Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
parvula
ID:
981510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20: 185 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980848

Common Names

  • Acalypha parvula
  • Small-Leaved Copperleaf
  • Small-Leaved Three-Seed Mercury

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Description

Acalypha parvula (also called Small-leaved Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha parvula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha parvula var. chathamensis (B.L.Rob.) G.L.Webster
Acalypha parvula var. parvula
Acalypha parvula var. reniformis (Hook.f.) Müll.Arg.
Acalypha parvula var. strobilifera (Hook.f.) Müll.Arg.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha parvula has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha parvula is an evergreen shrub that is native to India. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Acalypha parvula

Acalypha parvula can be found in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and China.

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-977: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.