Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
poiretii
ID:
219782

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 879 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219111

Common Names

  • Acalypha
  • Chenille Plant
  • Joseph's Coat

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha rhombifolia Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha villosa Vahl ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha yucatanensis Millsp. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus poiretii (Spreng.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha cylindrica Roxb. [unknown]
  • Acalypha hispida Willd. [unknown]
  • Acalypha indica Vell. [unknown]
  • Acalypha macrostachyos Poir. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha poiretii (also called Poiret's Acalypha, among many other common names) is a small shrub that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and produces small clusters of white or pink flowers. It is usually found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha poiretii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha poiretii has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are clustered in terminal heads. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha poiretii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.

Where to Find Acalypha poiretii

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

Acalypha poiretii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha poiretii?

Acalypha poiretii

What is the common name of Acalypha poiretii?

Poiretii Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha poiretii?

Tropical rainforests

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