Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
seleriana
ID:
234893

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greenm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 254 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234224

Common Names

  • Seleriana Acalypha
  • Seleriana
  • Seleriana Acalypha

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha mollis Millsp. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha seleriana (also called Seleriana acalypha, among many other common names) is a small terrestrial plant with a single, thin, erect stem. It has a single, thin, erect leaf and a single, small, white flower. It is native to Central America and grows in humid, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha seleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha seleriana is a small, greenish-white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha seleriana is a tropical evergreen species of plant that is native to Ecuador and Peru. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, organic-rich soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Acalypha seleriana

Acalypha seleriana can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Acalypha seleriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha seleriana?

Acalypha seleriana

What is the common name of Acalypha seleriana?

Seler's Copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha seleriana?

Tropical moist forests of Central 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-1186: Based on the initial data import
Jesse More Greenman (1867-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greenm.' in the authors string.