Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
matsudae
ID:
970537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayata

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Formosan. 9: 100 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000969875

Common Names

  • Matsuda's Acalypha
  • Matsuda's Copperleaf
  • Matsuda's Three-seeded Mercury

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Description

Acalypha matsudae (also called Matsuda's Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Japan. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams. It has small, yellow-green flowers and a spreading habit.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha matsudae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha matsudae has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered in groups of two or three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha matsudae is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Acalypha matsudae

Acalypha matsudae can be found in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

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-872: Based on the initial data import
Bunzō Hayata (1874-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayata' in the authors string.