Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
polymorpha
ID:
219879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 2: 335 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000219208

Common Names

  • Acalypha Polymorpha
  • Variegated Acalypha
  • Variegated Copperleaf

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha polymorpha elliptica Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha polymorpha oblongifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha polymorpha sericea Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha shirensis Hutch. ex Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha stuhlmannii Pax [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus polymorphus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha crotonoides Pax [unknown]
  • Acalypha crotonoides caudata Hutch. ex R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Acalypha goetzei Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha polymorpha (also called Copperleaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It grows in lowland forests, often near the coast, and is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of up to 15 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha polymorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha polymorpha is red in color and has three petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha polymorpha can be propagated through stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Water the soil and place the cuttings in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. Roots should form within a few weeks and the new plants can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Acalypha polymorpha

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

Acalypha polymorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha polymorpha?

Acalypha polymorpha

What is the common name of Acalypha polymorpha?

Acalypha

What is the family of Acalypha polymorpha?

Euphorbiaceae

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