Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
scabrosa
ID:
231237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 100 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000230568

Common Names

  • Acalypha scabrosa
  • Scabrosa Copperleaf
  • Rough Copperleaf

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha scabrosa betulifolia (Sw.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha scabrosa elongata Urb. [unknown]
  • Acalypha scabrosa ovata Griseb. [unknown]
  • Acalypha alnifolia Poir. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus scabrosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha betulifolia Sw. [unknown]
  • Acalypha betulifolia (Sw.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha scabrosa genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha scabrosa (also called Rough Acalypha, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces small red flowers. It is typically found growing in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha scabrosa is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It has also been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, colds, and skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Acalypha scabrosa flower is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha scabrosa is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Acalypha scabrosa

Acalypha scabrosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and Central and South America.

Acalypha scabrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha scabrosa?

Acalypha scabrosa

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha scabrosa?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the care requirements for Acalypha scabrosa?

Acalypha scabrosa requires bright, indirect light and regular watering.

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-1151: Based on the initial data import
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.