Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
334334

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1004 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333666

Common Names

  • Acalypha australis
  • Australis Acalypha
  • Australis Tree

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha sessilis Poir. [unknown]
  • Acalypha virgata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus australis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha australis glareosa (Rupr.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Acalypha australis glareosa (Rupr.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Acalypha australis lanceolata Hayata [unknown]
  • Acalypha australis velutina Honda [unknown]
  • Acalypha australis velutina (Honda) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Meterana dimidiata Raf. [unknown]
  • Acalypha chinensis Roxb. [unknown]
  • Acalypha australis lanceolata (Hayata) Hurus. [unknown]
  • Acalypha gemina Spreng. [unknown]
  • Acalypha gemina lanceolata Hayata [unknown]
  • Acalypha indica minima (Keng) S.F.Huang & T.C.Huang [unknown]
  • Acalypha lanceolata Wall. [unknown]
  • Acalypha minima H.Keng [unknown]
  • Acalypha pauciflora Hornem. [unknown]
  • Acalypha pauciflora glareosa Rupr. [unknown]
  • Urtica gemina Lour. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha australis (also called Australian copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It is a medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 m tall with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter. It is found in lowland rainforest and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha australis is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha australis has small, yellowish-green flowers with three petals and three sepals. The flowers are arranged in clusters, which are borne on the ends of the branches. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves, which are oval in shape and have toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha australis is a small evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in spring or early summer. Take cuttings of around 10 cm long from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Plant the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of peat and sand and keep them in a warm and humid environment.

Where to Find Acalypha australis

Acalypha australis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Acalypha australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha australis?

Acalypha australis

What is the common name of Acalypha australis?

Australian Copperleaf

What is the native range of Acalypha australis?

Australia

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-214: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.