Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pubiflora
ID:
223032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 268 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222361

Common Names

  • Acalypha pubiflora
  • Pubiflora Acalypha
  • Acalypha Pubiflora

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Description

Acalypha pubiflora (also called Hairy Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha pubiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha pubiflora sub. pubiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha pubiflora has small, greenish-white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha pubiflora is a shrub native to tropical regions. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F. Propagation is done through cuttings or through seed. Seeds should be sown on a medium that is well-draining and contains plenty of organic matter. Keep the medium moist and in bright, indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Acalypha pubiflora

Acalypha pubiflora is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Acalypha pubiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha pubiflora?

Acalypha pubiflora

What is the common name of Acalypha pubiflora?

Pubiflora

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha pubiflora?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-1073: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.