Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
909015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Cap. : 117 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908350

Common Names

  • Acalypha decumbens
  • Creeping Copperleaf
  • Climbing Copperleaf

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Description

Acalypha decumbens (also called Trailing Acalypha, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha decumbens is a small, yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha decumbens is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer. Cultivation requires a moist, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Acalypha decumbens

Acalypha decumbens is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Acalypha decumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha decumbens?

Acalypha decumbens

What is the common name of Acalypha decumbens?

Decumbent Acalypha

Where is Acalypha decumbens found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and China

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,