Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
dalzellii
ID:
904889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 414 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000904224

Common Names

  • Acalypha dalzellii
  • Dalzell's Acalypha
  • Dalzell's Acalyphopsis

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Description

Acalypha dalzellii (also called Dalzell's Acalypha, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha dalzellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha dalzellii is a small, yellowish-green flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha dalzellii is a perennial shrub native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a clumping habit. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be pruned to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Acalypha dalzellii

Acalypha dalzellii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Acalypha dalzellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha dalzellii?

Acalypha dalzellii

What is the common name of Acalypha dalzellii?

Dalzell's copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha dalzellii?

Tropical forests

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-447: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.