Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
seminuda
ID:
235003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 360 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234334

Common Names

  • Acalypha seminuda
  • Naked-stemmed Copperleaf
  • Seminude Copperleaf

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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus seminudus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha seminuda (also called Naked Acalypha, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial herb found in Central and South America. It has a single, heart-shaped leaf that grows up to 15 cm long and a single, small flower with a white or yellowish-green spathe. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha seminuda 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

Acalypha seminuda has small, yellow-green flowers with a yellow-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha seminuda can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a sunny or partially shaded area with well-draining soil. It should be kept moist but not wet. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Acalypha seminuda

Acalypha seminuda is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru.

Acalypha seminuda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha seminuda?

Acalypha seminuda

What is the common name of Acalypha seminuda?

Seminude Copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha seminuda?

Tropical moist montane forests

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