Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
manniana
ID:
969490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 441 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000968828

Common Names

  • Copperleaf
  • Joseph's Coat
  • Mann's Copperleaf

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Description

Acalypha manniana (also called Mann's Acalypha, among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial shrub with small, yellow flowers and leaves that are arranged in whorls of 6-8. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry, open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha manniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It has been used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha manniana has small red flowers with four petals, small black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha manniana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Acalypha manniana

Acalypha manniana can be found in tropical 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-862: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.