Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
glandulosa
ID:
939484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 18 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938822



Common Names

  • Alchornea Glandulosa
  • Glandular Alchornea
  • Glandular-leaf Alchornea


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Description

Alchornea glandulosa (also called 'Glandular Alchornea' and 'Glandulosa 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 glandulosa is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alchornea glandulosa sub. iricurana (Casar.) Secco
Alchornea glandulosa sub. glandulosa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alchornea glandulosa has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea glandulosa is a tropical shrub that can be grown in a variety of climates. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Alchornea glandulosa

Alchornea glandulosa is native to tropical regions of South America.

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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