Acalypha rafaelensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rafaelensis
ID:
225300
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 629 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224630
Common Names
- Rafael's Acalypha
- Rafael's Copperleaf
- Rafael's Three-seeded Mercury
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha rafaelensis (also called Rafael's acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with glossy, dark green leaves and long-lasting, red flowers. It is native to Ecuador and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha rafaelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha rafaelensis has small, yellow flowers with a long, slender spadix. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha rafaelensis is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It is a small, short-lived species, growing to a height of 10-15 cm. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Acalypha rafaelensis
Acalypha rafaelensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Acalypha rafaelensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha rafaelensis?
Acalypha rafaelensis
What is the natural habitat of Acalypha rafaelensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
What is the flower color of Acalypha rafaelensis?
The flowers are yellow or orange in color
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-1095: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.