Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
purpurascens
ID:
223758

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 97 (1817)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223087

Common Names

  • Acalypha purpurascens
  • Purple Acalypha
  • Purple Copperleaf

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha purpurascens eglandulosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus purpurascens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha purpurascens genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha purpurascens (also called Purple Acalypha, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It grows in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha purpurascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha purpurascens is a small, yellow-orange, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha purpurascens is a shrub native to Mexico. It grows up to 6 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and stem cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Acalypha purpurascens

Acalypha purpurascens is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Acalypha purpurascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha purpurascens?

Acalypha purpurascens

What is the common name of Acalypha purpurascens?

Purple Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha purpurascens?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

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