Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
442386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 162 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441718

Common Names

  • Bolivian Acalypha
  • Bolivian Copperleaf
  • Bolivian Nettle

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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus boliviensis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha boliviensis (also called Bolivian Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Bolivia. It has leathery, glossy leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and are about 2-4 cm long. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha boliviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha boliviensis has small, yellow flowers with red centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha boliviensis is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Acalypha boliviensis

Acalypha boliviensis is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.

Acalypha boliviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha boliviensis?

Acalypha boliviensis

What is the common name of Acalypha boliviensis?

Bolivian copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha boliviensis?

It is found in disturbed areas in the Andes of Bolivia and Peru

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-249: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.