Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
219029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XVI: 18 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218358

Common Names

  • Acalypha
  • Pittier's Acalypha
  • Three-Lobed Acalypha

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Description

Acalypha pittieri (also called Pittier's Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, copper-colored, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Central America and South America, and grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha pittieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha pittieri is a small, bright red, four-petaled bloom with yellow stamens. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha pittieri is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from both seeds and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining, sandy soil. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Acalypha pittieri

Acalypha pittieri is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Acalypha pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha pittieri?

Acalypha pittieri

What is the common name of Acalypha pittieri?

Pittier's Copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha pittieri?

Tropical forests of Central 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,

References

Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1442-2: Based on the initial data import