Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tricholoba
ID:
246721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 16 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246053

Common Names

  • Acalypha tricholoba
  • Three-hairy Acalypha
  • Three-hairy Copperleaf

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Synonyms

  • Ricinocarpus tricholobus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Acalypha tricholoba (also called Indian Mulberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually 2-4 m tall, with a greyish-brown bark. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha tricholoba is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha tricholoba is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha tricholoba can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require regular watering and fertilization.

Where to Find Acalypha tricholoba

Acalypha tricholoba is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Acalypha tricholoba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha tricholoba?

Acalypha tricholoba

What is the common name of Acalypha tricholoba?

Three-lobed acalypha

What is the natural habitat of Acalypha tricholoba?

Tropical forests and scrubland

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