Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
radians
ID:
224620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Rep. U.S. Mex. Bound. 2(1): 200 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000223950

Common Names

  • Acalypha radians
  • Radiant Acalypha
  • Radians Acalypha

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha radicans geraniifolia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus radians Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha radicans genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha radians (also called Radiating Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha radians is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha radians has small, yellow flowers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha radians can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix. When propagating by stem cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Acalypha radians

Acalypha radians is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Acalypha radians FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha radians?

Acalypha radians

What are the common names of Acalypha radians?

Radiant Acalypha, Radiating Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha radians?

It is found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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-1088: Based on the initial data import
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.