Acalypha aronioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aronioides
ID:
327045
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XVI: 113 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326377
Common Names
- Acalypha aronioides
- Aronioides Acalypha
- Aronioides Ball Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha aronioides (also called Aronioides Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It is an evergreen shrub with long, thin branches and small, glossy leaves. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha aronioides is a shrub native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha aronioides has small, yellow flowers with white centers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha aronioides is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be kept moist but not wet and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Acalypha aronioides
Acalypha aronioides is native to the Caribbean and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Acalypha aronioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha aronioides?
Acalypha aronioides
What is the common name of Acalypha aronioides?
Aronioides Acalypha
What is the natural habitat of Acalypha aronioides?
Tropical forests
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-207: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.