Acalypha urophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urophylla
ID:
248201
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiv. ex Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Recueil Observ. Bot. 1: 273 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000247533
Common Names
- Urophylla Acalypha
- Acalypha Urophylla
- Urophylla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Acalypha goudotiana Baill. [unknown]
Description
Acalypha urophylla (also called Urophylla copperleaf, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to southeastern Brazil, where it is found in the Atlantic Forest and Cerrado habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha urophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acalypha urophylla is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped plants with small yellow flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha urophylla is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 24-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, moist environment.
Where to Find Acalypha urophylla
Acalypha urophylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.
Acalypha urophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha urophylla?
Acalypha urophylla
What is the common name of Acalypha urophylla?
Acalypha
What is the family of Acalypha urophylla?
Euphorbiaceae
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
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:337900-1: Based on the initial data import