Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pruinosa
ID:
221897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 5: 388 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221226

Common Names

  • Acalypha pruinosa
  • Pruinose Acalypha
  • Acalypha Pruinosa

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha elliptica Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha pruinosa (also called Pruinose Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha pruinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is a great choice for adding color to any space.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha pruinosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha pruinosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Acalypha pruinosa

Acalypha pruinosa is native to South America, specifically in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Acalypha pruinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha pruinosa?

Acalypha pruinosa

What is the common name of Acalypha pruinosa?

Pruinosa

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha pruinosa?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1062: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.