Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
stricta
ID:
241568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 21 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000240900

Common Names

  • Acalypha stricta
  • Strict Copperleaf
  • Strict Three-seeded Mercury

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha tomentosula Ule [unknown]
  • Acalypha variegata Rusby [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus strictus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha bopiana Rusby [unknown]
  • Acalypha mapirensis Pax [unknown]
  • Acalypha mapirensis pubescens Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha mapirensis scabra Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha stricta (also called Narrow-leaved Copperleaf, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, up to 2 m tall, with a stem up to 10 cm in diameter. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, from Africa to South America, and is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha stricta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha stricta is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha stricta is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Acalypha stricta

Acalypha stricta is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Acalypha stricta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha stricta?

Acalypha stricta

What is the common name of Acalypha stricta?

Strict Acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha stricta?

It is native to the Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Jamaica

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-1249: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.