Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
digyneia
ID:
925057

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ludov. : 112 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924392

Common Names

  • Digneia's Acalypha
  • Digneia Acalypha
  • Digneia's Three-seeded Mercury

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Description

Acalypha digyneia (also called Two-seeded Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha digyneia is a wildflower that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a unique and attractive flower that is a deep purple-red color. It is also known for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also known to be drought tolerant and can be used in areas with dry soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha digyneia has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha digyneia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Acalypha digyneia

Acalypha digyneia can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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,