Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
castaneifolia
ID:
939112

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Euphorb. Gen. : 42 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938450



Common Names

  • Castaneifolia Alchornea
  • Castaneifolia Alchornea Plant
  • Castaneifolia Alchornea Tree


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Description

Alchornea castaneifolia (also called 'Horsewood', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a small tree or shrub with dark green, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and other humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea castaneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchornea castaneifolia has small, yellow flowers with red centers. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea castaneifolia can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. It prefers partial shade and should be grown in a well-draining medium. It should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated, and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Alchornea castaneifolia

Alchornea castaneifolia is found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, such as Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

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,

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