Acalypha salicina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicina
ID:
337672
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. ex Cardiel
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 22: 627 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337004
Common Names
- Acalypha salicina
- Salicina Acalypha
- Acalypha Willow
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha salicina (also called 'Willow Acalypha', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually near streams or other water sources.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha salicina is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha salicina has small, yellow flowers with red anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha salicina can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with at least one growing point, and then replanted in a new pot.
Where to Find Acalypha salicina
Acalypha salicina can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Acalypha salicina FAQ
What are the common names of Acalypha salicina?
The common names of Acalypha salicina are Willow Acalypha and Willow Wax Plant.
What type of soil does Acalypha salicina prefer?
Acalypha salicina prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
What is the temperature range for Acalypha salicina?
Acalypha salicina prefers temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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-217356: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
José María Cardiel (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardiel' in the authors string.