Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rottleroides
ID:
228558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 270 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000227888

Common Names

  • Rottleroides Copperleaf
  • Rottleroides Copper Leaf
  • Rottleroides Copper-leaf

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha polynema Baill. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus rottleroides (Baill.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha juliflora Pax [unknown]

Description

Acalypha rottleroides (also called Red-Hot Cat's Tail, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with long, narrow leaves and red flowers. It typically grows in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha rottleroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and other items for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha rottleroides is a small, greenish-yellow flower with a short, curved spadix. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha rottleroides is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon. It is an evergreen shrub with glossy, ovate leaves and small, red flowers. The plant is propagated by cuttings or by division.

Where to Find Acalypha rottleroides

Acalypha rottleroides is native to India.

Acalypha rottleroides FAQ

What type of soil does Acalypha rottleroides prefer?

Acalypha rottleroides prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Acalypha rottleroides need?

Acalypha rottleroides needs bright, indirect light.

How often should Acalypha rottleroides be watered?

Acalypha rottleroides should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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-1126: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.