Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
plicata
ID:
219568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 855 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000218897

Common Names

  • Acalypha
  • Chenille Plant
  • Copperleaf

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha plicata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus plicatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha cordifolia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Acalypha cordifolia polyadenia Griseb. [unknown]
  • Acalypha flabellifera Rusby [unknown]

Description

Acalypha plicata (also called 'Pleated Acalypha', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in forests, shrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha plicata is an ornamental plant and is often used in landscaping. The flowers of this plant are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. The leaves are also used as a vegetable in some parts of India.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha plicata is yellow with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are long and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha plicata is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-3.9°C). Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Acalypha plicata

Acalypha plicata is native to India and is found in tropical climates. It is often found in gardens and is used as an ornamental plant.

Acalypha plicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha plicata?

Acalypha plicata

What is the common name of Acalypha plicata?

Plicate Acalypha

What is the native range of Acalypha plicata?

India and Southeast Asia

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