Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brachyclada
ID:
487406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 862 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000486738

Common Names

  • Brachyclada Acalypha
  • Short-Spiked Acalypha
  • Spiked Copperleaf

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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus brachycladus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha brachyclada (also called Short-stalked Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha brachyclada is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat skin and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha brachyclada are small, yellow, and clustered in a dense spike. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha brachyclada is a shrub that is native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Acalypha brachyclada

Acalypha brachyclada is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows in dry and wet areas, such as in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Acalypha brachyclada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha brachyclada?

Acalypha brachyclada

What is the common name of Acalypha brachyclada?

Short-spiked Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha brachyclada?

Dry open areas, grasslands, and scrublands

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-257: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.