Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chorisandra
ID:
807408

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 5: 235 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806742

Common Names

  • Acalypha chorisandra
  • Chenille Plant
  • Joseph's Coat

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Description

Acalypha chorisandra (also called Chorisandra Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub species found in Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and a cylindrical stem. It is found in moist to wet soils in meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha chorisandra is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha chorisandra has a white, star-shaped flower with yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha chorisandra is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too much.

Where to Find Acalypha chorisandra

Acalypha chorisandra is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.

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-345: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.