Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
floresensis
ID:
835429

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sagun & G.A.Levin

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 356 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834764

Common Names

  • Acalypha floresensis
  • Flores Acalypha
  • Flores' Acalypha

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Description

Acalypha floresensis (also called Flores Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Indonesia. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 4 feet tall with red flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha floresensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha floresensis is small and white in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha floresensis is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves and clusters of small, red flowers. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Acalypha floresensis

Acalypha floresensis can be found in Indonesia, on the islands of Flores and Sumba.

Acalypha floresensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha floresensis?

Acalypha floresensis

What is the common name of Acalypha floresensis?

Flores Nettle

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha floresensis?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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-371953: Based on the initial data import
Geoffrey A. Levin (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.A.Levin' in the authors string.
Vernie G. Sagun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sagun' in the authors string.