Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
257069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 3: 156 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000256401



Common Names

  • Zeyher's Acalypha
  • Zeyher Acalypha
  • Zeyheri Acalypha


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Synonyms

  • Acalypha peduncularis psilogyne Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha zeyheri glabrata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus zeyheri Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha zeyheri (also called Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant with bright, copper-colored foliage. It is native to South Africa and grows in sunny, dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha zeyheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It has also been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha zeyheri has small yellow flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha zeyheri is a shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Acalypha zeyheri

Acalypha zeyheri can be found in the tropical regions of South Africa.

Acalypha zeyheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha zeyheri?

Acalypha zeyheri

What is the common name of Acalypha zeyheri?

Zeyher's Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha zeyheri?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Acalypha genus

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1398: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.