Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
acalyphoides
ID:
327230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 37: 684 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326562



Common Names

  • Acalyphoides Tragia
  • Acalyphoides Tree
  • Acalyphoides Tree


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Description

Tragia acalyphoides (also called Acalyphoid Tragia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is a small shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 5 cm in diameter. It is found in open forests, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Tragia acalyphoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its fibres which are used to make rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tragia acalyphoides is a small, yellowish-green, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tragia acalyphoides is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1-2 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Tragia acalyphoides

Tragia acalyphoides is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry forests and scrublands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Tragia acalyphoides FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Tragia acalyphoides?

Tragia acalyphoides prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F)

What is the optimal soil for Tragia acalyphoides?

Tragia acalyphoides prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5

How much light does Tragia acalyphoides need?

Tragia acalyphoides prefers full sun to partial shade

Species in the Tragia genus

Tragia abortiva, Tragia acalyphoides, Tragia adenanthera, Tragia adenophila, Tragia affinis, Tragia aliena, Tragia amblyodonta, Tragia angolensis, Tragia arabica, Tragia arnhemica, Tragia ashiae, Tragia aurea, Tragia bahiensis, Tragia balfourii, Tragia ballyi, Tragia baroniana, Tragia benthamii, Tragia betonicifolia, Tragia bicolor, Tragia biflora, Tragia boiviniana, Tragia bongolana, Tragia brevipes, Tragia brevispica, Tragia brouniana, Tragia capensis, Tragia caperonioides, Tragia catamarcensis, Tragia ceanothifolia, Tragia cearensis, Tragia chevalieri, Tragia chlorocaulon, Tragia cinerea, Tragia cocculifolia, Tragia collina, Tragia cordata, Tragia correae, Tragia cubensis, Tragia cuneata, Tragia descampsii, Tragia dinteri, Tragia dioica, Tragia dodecandra, Tragia doryodes, Tragia durbanensis, Tragia fallacina, Tragia fasciculata, Tragia finalis, Tragia friesii, Tragia furialis,

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-207192: Based on the initial data import
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.