Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
repanda
ID:
225958

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 439 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225288

Common Names

  • Repanda Acalypha
  • Repanda Copperleaf
  • Repanda Three-seeded Mercury

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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus repandus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha anisodonta subsericea Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha insulana glabrescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha repanda (also called 'Fiddle-Leaf Acalypha', among many other common names) is a small shrub with large, fiddle-shaped leaves. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is found growing in moist, shady areas in its native habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha repanda is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright, colorful foliage and is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Acalypha repanda var. denudata (Müll.Arg.) A.C.Sm.
Acalypha repanda var. repanda

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha repanda is small and yellow-green in color. Its seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha repanda is a small shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in a well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Acalypha repanda

Acalypha repanda is native to tropical regions of the Americas and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Acalypha repanda FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha repanda?

Acalypha repanda is native to tropical regions of South America.

What is the flower size of Acalypha repanda?

The flowers of Acalypha repanda are about 1 cm long.

What is the flowering season of Acalypha repanda?

Acalypha repanda flowers from June to August.

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