Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
phleoides
ID:
217903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Anales Hist. Nat. 2: 139 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217232

Common Names

  • Acalypha phleoides
  • Copperleaf
  • Three-Seeded Mercury

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha phleoides Torr. [unknown]
  • Acalypha phleoides hirta (Cav.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha prunifolia Kunth [unknown]
  • Acalypha rubra Willd. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus lindheimeri (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus phleoides (Cav.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha phleoides dioica McVaugh [unknown]
  • Acalypha ehretiifolia Klotzsch ex Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha hirta Cav. [unknown]
  • Acalypha lindheimeri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha lindheimeri major Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha pastoris Schrank [unknown]
  • Acalypha pastoris DC. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Acalypha phleoides genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha phleoides (also called Cat's Tail, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has a woody stem with small, fragrant, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady soils and can be found in tropical rainforests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha phleoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha phleoides has small, yellow, tubular flowers with three petals and a three-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha phleoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Where to Find Acalypha phleoides

Acalypha phleoides is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Acalypha phleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha phleoides?

Acalypha phleoides

What are the common names of Acalypha phleoides?

Fuzzy Copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha phleoides?

Open woodlands, disturbed areas, and roadsides

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