Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
senilis
ID:
235530

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 5: 228 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234861

Common Names

  • Acalypha senilis
  • Acalypha senilis var. senilis
  • Acalypha senilis var. lanceolata

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha rotundifolia Herter [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus senilis Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha senilis (also called Cat's Tail, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a smooth, gray bark and its leaves are oval-shaped and have a silvery-gray color. It is found in tropical forests, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha senilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a fish poison.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acalypha senilis has yellow flowers with white centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha senilis is a tropical plant that can be grown in partial shade or bright indirect light. It is best propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Stem cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium such as sand or perlite. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Acalypha senilis

Acalypha senilis is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in that region.

Acalypha senilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha senilis?

Acalypha senilis

What is the family of Acalypha senilis?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Acalypha senilis?

Old-Man 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1192: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.