Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
939453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Hurus.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 6: 304 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938791



Common Names

  • Alchornea Glabra
  • Smooth Alchornea
  • Smooth-leaf Alchornea


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Description

Alchornea glabra (also called 'Glabrous Alchornea' and 'Smooth Alchornea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia. It has smooth, oval leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical forests, along riverbanks, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea glabra is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchornea glabra is white with a yellow lip, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea glabra is a shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It prefers warm, humid conditions and can be grown in a variety of environments. It can be propagated through cuttings or seed. Cuttings are the preferred method, as it is the quickest and most reliable way to propagate the plant.

Where to Find Alchornea glabra

Alchornea glabra is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5742: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Isao Furusawa (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hurus.' in the authors string.