Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
939344

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. & Endl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 3: 19 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938682

Common Names

  • Alchornea discolor
  • Discolor Alchornea
  • Two-Colored Alchornea

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Description

Alchornea discolor (also called 'Discolor Alchornea', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small shrub with bright green, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea discolor is used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-diarrheal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchornea discolor is white with a yellow lip, and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Alchornea discolor: This species is best grown in a warm to intermediate environment with bright light. It prefers to be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs or by backbulb cuttings.

Where to Find Alchornea discolor

Alchornea discolor can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

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-5732: 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.