Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
longipetiolata
ID:
965088

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardiel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 57(1): 57. 1999 [19 Jul 1999]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000964426

Common Names

  • Longipetiolata Copperleaf
  • Longipetiolata Acalypha
  • Longipetiolata Three-seeded Mercury

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Description

Acalypha longipetiolata (also called Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha longipetiolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha longipetiolata is a yellow-greenish color and has a cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha longipetiolata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter.

Where to Find Acalypha longipetiolata

Acalypha longipetiolata is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 1,500 m.

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-819: Based on the initial data import
José María Cardiel (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardiel' in the authors string.