Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
salviifolia
ID:
230508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 443 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229839

Common Names

  • Acalypha salviifolia
  • Willowleaf Acalypha
  • Willowleaf Copperleaf

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Synonyms

  • Tragia salviifolia Buj. ex Baill. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha salviifolia (also called silver-leafed acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It has silver-green, glossy leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha salviifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha salviifolia has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha salviifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Acalypha salviifolia

Acalypha salviifolia can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Acalypha salviifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha salviifolia?

Acalypha salviifolia

What is the common name of Acalypha salviifolia?

Sageleaf Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha salviifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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-1144: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.