Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cardiophylla
ID:
767811

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl.): 80 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000767144

Common Names

  • Acalypha cardiophylla
  • Heart-Leaved Acalypha
  • Heart-Leaved Copperleaf

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Description

Acalypha cardiophylla (also called Heart-leaved Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha cardiophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha cardiophylla var. ponapensis (Kaneh. & Hatus.) Fosberg
Acalypha cardiophylla var. cardiophylla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha cardiophylla are red and have six petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha cardiophylla is a perennial shrub that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and will root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Acalypha cardiophylla

Acalypha cardiophylla is native to Australia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of northern Queensland.

Acalypha cardiophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha cardiophylla?

Acalypha cardiophylla

What is the family of Acalypha cardiophylla?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the habitat of Acalypha cardiophylla?

Open grassland and scrubland

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-306: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.