Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
depressinervia
ID:
920203

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Just's Bot. Jahresber. 26: 348 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000919538

Common Names

  • Acalypha depressinervia
  • Depressed-Vein Acalypha
  • Depressed-Nerved Acalypha

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Description

Acalypha depressinervia (also called Depressed-nerved Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a small shrub with a spreading habit and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to South America and is found growing in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha depressinervia is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fuel and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha depressinervia has small, yellow flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha depressinervia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Acalypha depressinervia

Acalypha depressinervia is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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-465: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.