Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
251187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1763

Citation Micro:
Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist. : 254 (1763)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250519

Common Names

  • Villosa
  • Villosa Plant
  • Acalypha villosa

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Synonyms

  • Acalypha rusbyi Dorr [unknown]
  • Acalypha subvillosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha villosa intermedia Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha villosa latiuscula Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha villosa paniculata Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha villosa paniculata Müll.Arg. in DC. [unknown]
  • Acalypha villosa tomentosa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha villosa trichopoda Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Acalypha williamsii Rusby [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus subvillosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus villosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gymnalypha jacquinii Griseb. [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpos villosus intermedius (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ricinocarpus villosus grandifolius Kuntze [unknown]
  • Acalypha karsteniana Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha linostachys Baill. [unknown]
  • Acalypha muricata Klotzsch ex Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Acalypha villosa genuina Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Acalypha villosa (also called Hairy copperleaf, among many other common names) is a terrestrial shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a small, perennial plant with a single, erect stem and two opposite, lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Acalypha villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acalypha villosa is a small, greenish-yellow, bell-shaped flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acalypha villosa is a hardy, evergreen, perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring.

Where to Find Acalypha villosa

Acalypha villosa is native to China and can be found in forests and grasslands.

Acalypha villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acalypha villosa?

Acalypha villosa

What type of plant is Acalypha villosa?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae.

Where is Acalypha villosa native to?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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