Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
berteroana
ID:
352044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 33 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000351376

Common Names

  • Berteroana Acalypha
  • Berteroana's Acalypha
  • Berteroana Acalypha's

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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus berteroanus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha berteroana (also called Bertero's Acalypha, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub species native to South America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha berteroana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and to reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha berteroana has a small, yellow-green flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha berteroana is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to part shade. It is propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided every three to four years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Acalypha berteroana

Acalypha berteroana can be found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streambanks in the eastern United States and Canada.

Acalypha berteroana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha berteroana?

Acalypha berteroana

What is the common name of Acalypha berteroana?

Bertero's copperleaf

What type of plant is Acalypha berteroana?

Herbaceous perennial

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-231: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.