Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
240929

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 9: 206 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240261

Common Names

  • Acalypha stenophylla
  • Stenophylla Acalypha
  • Narrow-Leaved Acalypha

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Description

Acalypha stenophylla (also called 'Narrow-Leaved Acalypha', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a woody shrub with opposite leaves and white flowers. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha stenophylla is white and star-shaped. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single, long stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha stenophylla is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and regular watering. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Acalypha stenophylla

Acalypha stenophylla is found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Acalypha stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha stenophylla?

Acalypha stenophylla

What are the common names of Acalypha stenophylla?

Narrowleaf copperleaf, Narrow-leaved copperleaf

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha stenophylla?

It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, 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-1243: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.