Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rhomboidea
ID:
228046

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
New Fl. 1: 45 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227376

Common Names

  • Red Acalypha
  • Rhomboid Acalypha
  • Three-seeded Mercury

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha virginica rhomboidea (Raf.) Cooperr. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha rhomboidea (also called Rhomboid Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South East Asia. It is an upright shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha rhomboidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha rhomboidea has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha rhomboidea can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation requires a well-drained soil, full sun, and moderate water. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Where to Find Acalypha rhomboidea

Acalypha rhomboidea is native to India and can be found in open grasslands and wastelands.

Acalypha rhomboidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha rhomboidea?

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What is the family of Acalypha rhomboidea?

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,