Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
967006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 380 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000966344



Common Names

  • Amperea spicata
  • Spiked Amperea
  • Spicata Amperea


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Description

Amperea spicata (also called Spiked Amperea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in woodland, savanna and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amperea spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amperea spicata has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, with a hard, smooth seed coat. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amperea spicata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Amperea spicata

Amperea spicata can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, such as Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Congo.

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-8373: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.