Acalypha crenata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crenata
ID:
881317
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1850
Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 245 (1850)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880652
Common Names
- Acalypha crenata
- Crenate Copperleaf
- Crenate Acalypha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha crenata (also called crenate copperleaf, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a low-growing shrub with oval-shaped leaves that are green on top and copper-colored underneath. It produces small, yellow-green flowers in the summer and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha crenata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha crenata has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha crenata is a shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Acalypha crenata
Acalypha crenata is native to Mexico and Central America.
Acalypha crenata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha crenata?
Acalypha crenata
What is the growth habit of Acalypha crenata?
It is an evergreen perennial shrub with a spreading growth habit.
What is the native range of Acalypha crenata?
It is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
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-425: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.