Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pleiogyne
ID:
219357

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 69 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218686

Common Names

  • Acalypha pleiogyne
  • Three-seeded Mercury
  • Chenille Plant

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Description

Acalypha pleiogyne (also called Copperleaf, Three-seeded Mercury, and Jacob's Coat, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has bright red and yellow foliage, and can grow up to 3 meters tall. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha pleiogyne is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for hedges and screens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha pleiogyne has small, yellow flowers with three petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha pleiogyne can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Acalypha pleiogyne

Acalypha pleiogyne can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Acalypha pleiogyne FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha pleiogyne?

Acalypha pleiogyne

What is the family of Acalypha pleiogyne?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Acalypha pleiogyne?

Many-seeded Acalypha

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-1037: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.