Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
224294

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Hist. Fis. Cuba, Bot. 3: 205 1853

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223624

Common Names

  • Acalypha Pygmaea
  • Pygmaea Acalypha
  • Acalypha Pygmaea

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha reptans pygmaea (A.Rich. ex Sagra) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha chamaedrifolia pygmaea (A.Rich. ex Sagra) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha pygmaea (also called 'Pygmaea', among many other common names) is a small shrub with a dense, rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland forests to mountain forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha pygmaea is a small, greenish-yellow flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha pygmaea is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil with bottom heat.

Where to Find Acalypha pygmaea

Acalypha pygmaea is native to tropical Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Acalypha pygmaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha pygmaea?

Acalypha pygmaea

What is the common name of Acalypha pygmaea?

Pygmy Copperleaf

What is the family of Acalypha pygmaea?

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-1085: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.