Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
223441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn. ex Krauss

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Flora 28: 83 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222770

Common Names

  • Copperleaf
  • Jacob's Coat
  • Three-seeded Mercury

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha peduncularis punctata (Meisn. ex C.Krauss) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha punctata rogersii Prain [unknown]
  • Acalypha longifolia Klotzsch ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha punctata punctata [unknown]

Description

Acalypha punctata (also called 'Spotted', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a shrub with small, white flowers and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha punctata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha punctata 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 punctata 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 punctata

Acalypha punctata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Acalypha punctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha punctata?

Acalypha punctata

What is the common name of Acalypha punctata?

Punctate Acalypha

Where is Acalypha punctata native to?

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-1077: Based on the initial data import
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.
Johan Carl Krauss (1759-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krauss' in the authors string.