Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
neptunica
ID:
976661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bremen Abh. 7: 26 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000975999

Common Names

  • Acalypha neptunica
  • Neptunica Acalypha
  • Tropical Acalypha

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Description

Acalypha neptunica (also called Neptune's net, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha neptunica is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and as a medicinal plant for treating various skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha neptunica var. neptunica
Acalypha neptunica var. pubescens (Pax) Hutch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha neptunica is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha neptunica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Acalypha neptunica

Acalypha neptunica is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central America.

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-931: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.