Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
delgadoana
ID:
911820

Status:
valid

Authors:
McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 20: 173 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911155

Common Names

  • Acalypha delgadoana
  • Delgadoana Acalypha
  • Delgadoana Acalyph

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Description

Acalypha delgadoana (also called Delgado's Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha delgadoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha delgadoana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha delgadoana is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It is best propagated by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Acalypha delgadoana

Acalypha delgadoana can be found in tropical regions of Central and South 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-456: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.