Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pulchrespicata
ID:
223342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Däniker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 77(19): 228 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222671

Common Names

  • Acalypha pulchrespicata
  • Beautiful Acalypha
  • Beautiful Copperleaf

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Description

Acalypha pulchrespicata (also called 'Copperleaf' and 'Acalypha', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant from the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the world. It is a herbaceous perennial with long, lance-shaped leaves and small, red flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha pulchrespicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to make wreaths and decorations. The plant has attractive foliage and is known for its bright colors.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha pulchrespicata has small, white, three-lobed flowers with a yellow center and a hairy stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha pulchrespicata is a perennial plant that is native to tropical regions. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Acalypha pulchrespicata

Acalypha pulchrespicata can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Acalypha pulchrespicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha pulchrespicata?

Acalypha pulchrespicata

What is the common name of Acalypha pulchrespicata?

Beautiful-spiked Copperleaf

What is the family of Acalypha pulchrespicata?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1076: Based on the initial data import
Albert Ulrich Däniker (1894-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Däniker' in the authors string.