Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rapensis
ID:
225515

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 130: 146 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000224845

Common Names

  • Acalypha rapensis
  • Rapid Acalypha
  • Rapid Fire Acalypha

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha polynesiaca Radcl.-Sm. & Govaerts [unknown]
  • Acalypha stokesii F.Br. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha rapensis (also called Rapa Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short stem and large, glossy, ovate leaves. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha rapensis is a popular ornamental plant due to its small size and bright colors. It is often used in terrariums or as a houseplant. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, as it can be used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha rapensis is small and white with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is tiny and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha rapensis is a small tropical plant native to Ecuador. It grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1500-3000 m. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and branches. Cultivation is best done in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of bark and perlite. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Acalypha rapensis

Acalypha rapensis is native to Colombia.

Acalypha rapensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha rapensis?

Acalypha rapensis

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha rapensis?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flower color of Acalypha rapensis?

Greenish-white

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-1097: Based on the initial data import
Forest B. H. Brown (1873-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Br.' in the authors string.