Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
280224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 19: 96 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279556

Common Names

  • Acalypha ambigua
  • Three-seeded Mercury
  • Chenille Plant

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha polymorpha angustifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha polymorpha depauperata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha dumetorum Pax [unknown]

Description

Acalypha ambigua (also called 'Ambiguous Acalypha', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a single, thick stem. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and woodlands. It has large, arrow-shaped leaves with a deep green color, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha ambigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a groundcover. The plant has a pleasant aroma and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha ambigua is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha ambigua is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought, but will not survive in standing water. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Acalypha ambigua

Acalypha ambigua is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Acalypha ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha ambigua?

Acalypha ambigua

What type of plant is Acalypha ambigua?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha ambigua?

Grasslands and chaparral

Species in the Acalypha genus

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,

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-162: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.