Acalypha virgata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
252453
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 , 2: 1275 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251785
Common Names
- Acalypha virgata
- Virgin Acalypha
- Virgin's Acalypha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ricinocarpus virgatus Kuntze [unknown]
- Acalypha virgata pubescens Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
Description
Acalypha virgata (also called Virgin Acalypha, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Acalypha virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acalypha virgata is yellow and tubular, with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and slender, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acalypha virgata is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). Once the seedlings have developed a few sets of leaves, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Acalypha virgata
Acalypha virgata is found in tropical Asia, including India, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Acalypha virgata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acalypha virgata?
Acalypha virgata
What type of plant is Acalypha virgata?
It is a shrub
Where is Acalypha virgata native to?
It is native to India 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1354: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.