Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
medibracteata
ID:
970752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 477 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000970090

Common Names

  • Medibract Acalypha
  • Medibract Copperleaf
  • Medibract Three-Seeded Mercury

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Description

Acalypha medibracteata (also called Medibract Acalypha, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to tropical Africa. It is typically found in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha medibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha medibracteata var. calcicola (Leandri) Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha medibracteata has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters of four to six. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha medibracteata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Acalypha medibracteata

Acalypha medibracteata is native to tropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is commonly found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

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-874: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.