Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pervilleana
ID:
217470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 273 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216799

Common Names

  • Acalypha pervilleana
  • Pervilleana Acalypha
  • Perville's Acalypha

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha humboltiana Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha paxii J.B.Palacký [unknown]

Description

Acalypha pervilleana (also called Perville's Copperleaf, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a woody stem and ovate leaves with a serrated margin. It grows in dry and sandy soils, and is found in tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha pervilleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha pervilleana is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha pervilleana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Acalypha pervilleana

Acalypha pervilleana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Acalypha pervilleana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha pervilleana?

Acalypha pervilleana

What is the common name of Acalypha pervilleana?

Pervilleana Copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha pervilleana?

Acalypha pervilleana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South 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,