Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rubroserrata
ID:
229318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XVI: 28 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228648

Common Names

  • Acalypha rubroserrata
  • Anthurium Masfense
  • Lippaya telephioides

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Description

Acalypha rubroserrata (also called Red-toothed Acalypha, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and small, red-toothed flowers. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha rubroserrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha rubroserrata has small, red flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The flowers are followed by small, black, oval-shaped seed capsules. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha rubroserrata is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be kept moist, but not wet. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. Fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Acalypha rubroserrata

Acalypha rubroserrata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Acalypha rubroserrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha rubroserrata?

Acalypha rubroserrata

What is the common name of Acalypha rubroserrata?

Red-toothed Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha rubroserrata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-1133: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.