Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
filipes
ID:
937074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) McVaugh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 13: 149 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936412

Common Names

  • Acalypha filipes
  • Filipes Palm
  • Filipes Cycad

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Description

Acalypha filipes (also called Filipe's acalypha, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a thick, woody rootstock. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, limestone habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha filipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acalypha filipes are yellow or orange, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha filipes is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Acalypha filipes

Acalypha filipes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

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-551: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.