Acalypha sehnemii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sehnemii
ID:
234785
Status:
valid
Authors:
Allem & Irgang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 17: 305 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234116
Common Names
- Acalypha sehnemii
- Sehnem's Copperleaf
- Sehnem's Chenille
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acalypha sehnemii (also called Sehnem's acalypha, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial plant with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Central America and is found in tropical rainforests. It grows in wet, shady areas in the understory of the forest.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha sehnemii has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It has also been used as an ornamental plant and for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acalypha sehnemii has small, yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have thin, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha sehnemii can be propagated by division of the rhizomes and by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plant should be grown in partial shade.
Where to Find Acalypha sehnemii
Acalypha sehnemii is found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Acalypha sehnemii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha sehnemii?
Acalypha sehnemii
What is the natural habitat of Acalypha sehnemii?
Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests
What are the common names of Acalypha sehnemii?
Sehnem's acalypha
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
Antonio Costa Allem (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allem' in the authors string.
Bruno Edgar Irgang (1941-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irgang' in the authors string.