Acalypha pippenii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pippenii
ID:
218921
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 13: 152 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218250
Common Names
- Acalypha pippenii
- Pippenii Acalypha
- Acalypha Pippenii
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Acalypha pippenii (also called Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the western Pacific Ocean. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas such as roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha pippenii is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant due to its fast growth rate. It is also used as a ground cover or in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha pippenii has small, greenish-white flowers with yellow centers and red-tipped petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha pippenii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of small, red flowers in spring and summer. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and prefers well-drained soil.
Where to Find Acalypha pippenii
Acalypha pippenii can be found in the tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.
Acalypha pippenii FAQ
What type of soil does Acalypha pippenii prefer?
Acalypha pippenii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Acalypha pippenii?
Acalypha pippenii prefers warm temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much sunlight does Acalypha pippenii need?
Acalypha pippenii prefers partial shade to full sun.
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-1033: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.