Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
portoricensis
ID:
941064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 337 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940402



Common Names

  • Portoricensis Alchorneopsis
  • Alchorneopsis portoricensis
  • Portorican Alchorneopsis


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Description

Alchorneopsis portoricensis (also called Puerto Rican Alchorneopsis, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in Puerto Rico. It has short, thick stems with broad, oval leaves. The flowers are white or pink and have a sweet scent. It grows in humid forests and is often found growing on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Alchorneopsis portoricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchorneopsis portoricensis is white and has a yellow lip. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Alchorneopsis portoricensis: This species is best grown in warm to hot temperatures with bright light and good air movement. It can be grown in a well-drained medium such as bark, sphagnum moss, or a combination of both. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Alchorneopsis portoricensis

Alchorneopsis portoricensis is native to Puerto Rico.

Species in the Alchorneopsis 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-5891: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.