Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bussei
ID:
707484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 6(1): 1056 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706817

Common Names

  • Acalypha bussei
  • Bush's Copperleaf
  • African Copperleaf

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Description

Acalypha bussei (also called Busse's Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a tuberous rootstock and a single stem. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is found in open, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha bussei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, stomach ailments, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha bussei has small, greenish-white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha bussei is a perennial herb that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Acalypha bussei

Acalypha bussei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Malaysia.

Acalypha bussei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha bussei?

Acalypha bussei

What is the family of Acalypha bussei?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Acalypha bussei?

Bush's Copperleaf

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-283: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.