Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
228459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 9: 258 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227789

Common Names

  • Acalypha Rivularis
  • Rivularis Acalypha
  • Acalypha Plant

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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus rivularis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha rivularis (also called River Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with red flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in wet, riverine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha rivularis is an ornamental plant that can be used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha rivularis is a small, yellow-green flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, dark green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha rivularis is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Ecuador and Colombia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It requires a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Acalypha rivularis

Acalypha rivularis is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Acalypha rivularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha rivularis?

Acalypha rivularis

What are the common names of Acalypha rivularis?

Rivularis Acalypha

What is the growth habit of Acalypha rivularis?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height

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