Acalypha rubrinervis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubrinervis
ID:
229212
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cronk
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Bull. Nat. Hist. Mus. (Bot.) 25: 98 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228542
Common Names
- Redvein Acalypha
- Redvein Copperleaf
- Redvein Three-seeded Mercury
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha rubrinervis (also called the Red-veined Acalypha, among many other common names) is a tropical flowering plant species found in Central and South America. It has a single, erect stem with large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and a single, bright red flower. The flowers are usually found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and tropical jungles.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha rubrinervis is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Acalypha rubrinervis has small, red-tinged flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Acalypha rubrinervis are small, black and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Acalypha rubrinervis are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha rubrinervis is a tropical plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Acalypha rubrinervis
Acalypha rubrinervis is found in tropical and subtropical climates in the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Acalypha rubrinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha rubrinervis?
Acalypha rubrinervis
What is the common name of Acalypha rubrinervis?
Acalypha rubrinervis
Where is Acalypha rubrinervis native to?
Asia
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
Quentin C. B. Cronk (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cronk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:993376-1: Based on the initial data import