Acidocroton acunae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acunae
ID:
310443
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & O.Muñiz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 22: 305 (1976 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309775
Common Names
- Acidocroton acunae
- Acuna's Acidocroton
- Acuna's Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acidocroton acunae (also called Acunae, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to northern South America. It is found in wet forests, often near rivers and streams, and can reach up to 10 m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Acidocroton acunae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acidocroton acunae has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acidocroton acunae is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Acidocroton acunae
Acidocroton acunae can be found in Colombia.
Acidocroton acunae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acidocroton acunae?
Acidocroton acunae
What type of plant is Acidocroton acunae?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.
Where is Acidocroton acunae found?
It is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Species in the Acidocroton genus
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-1910: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.