Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brachiata
ID:
475716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krauss

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Flora 28: 83 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475048

Common Names

  • Acalypha Brachiata
  • Cat's Tail
  • Cat's Tail Copper Plant

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha senensis chariensis (Beille) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Acalypha senensis haplostyla (Pax) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Acalypha sidifolia A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Acalypha tenuis eglandulosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha villicaulis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha villicaulis minor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha zambesica brevistyla Beille [unknown]
  • Acalypha haplostyla longifolia De Wild. [unknown]
  • Acalypha languida E.Mey. & Sond. [unknown]
  • Acalypha senensis (Pax) Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha brachiata (also called Branched Acalypha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It typically grows in humid forests and is characterized by its large, heart-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha brachiata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha brachiata has small yellow flowers with red throats. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha brachiata is a perennial plant that grows in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and divisions should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Acalypha brachiata

Acalypha brachiata can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Virginia.

Acalypha brachiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha brachiata?

Acalypha brachiata

What is the common name of Acalypha brachiata?

Brachiate Acalypha

What is the family of Acalypha brachiata?

Euphorbiaceae

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