Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
schultesii
ID:
234142

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cardiel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 52: 155 (1994 publ. 1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000233473

Common Names

  • Schultesii Acalypha
  • Schultes Acalypha
  • Schultes Acalypha

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Description

Acalypha schultesii (also called Schultes' Acalypha, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Central America, where it is found in moist, well-drained soils in tropical forests. It prefers partial shade to full shade.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha schultesii is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha schultesii has a red flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha schultesii can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer, and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Acalypha schultesii

Acalypha schultesii is native to Colombia and can be found in wet forests and cloud forests.

Acalypha schultesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha schultesii?

Acalypha schultesii

What are the common names of Acalypha schultesii?

Schultes Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha schultesii?

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-1179: Based on the initial data import
José María Cardiel (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardiel' in the authors string.