Acalypha — 28 species
Botanical species in the genus Acalypha recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Acalypha amentacea
Acalypha amentacea
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
Grows best in a sunny position, but tolerates some shade. Prefers a well-drained, sandy soil with moderate moisture. Tolerant of poor soils.
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Acalypha australis
Acalypha australis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
Acalypha australis has a wide native range from the temperate zone of Japan and China to the tropics of Indo-China.
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Acalypha bipartita
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
Acalypha bipartita is a plant of medium elevations in the drier tropics, where it can be found at elevations from 1,000 - 1,500 metres. It is found growing in areas where the mean annual rainfall is in the range 900 - 1,500mm. Prefers yellowish, sandy loams but tolerates a wide range of soil types.
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Acalypha ciliata
Acalypha ciliata
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
The plant avoids the wettest regions of tropical Africa. The plant is a common weed of cultivation, and is reported as a weed of rice-fields in Nigeria.
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Acalypha hispida
Acalypha hispida
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Succeeds in most soil types, tolerating acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Thrives in full sunlight.
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Acalypha indica
Acalypha indica
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
Not much information is available on the management of this plant. It needs fair amounts of water and nutrients to grow quickly and stay tender. Indian nettle is often considered a noxious weed.
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Acalypha lanceolata
Acalypha lanceolata
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
The plant has spread widely, probably as a result of human activity, and is a weed of cultivation in many areas of the tropics.
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Acalypha siamensis
Acalypha siamensis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
The potential use of this species as a raw material in the herbal and pharmaceutical industry is worth exploring.
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Acalypha wilkesiana
Acalypha wilkesiana
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist, average to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. The best foliage colour is produced when growing in full sun. Soils must be kept consistently moist, if they dry out then rapid leaf drop usually occurs.
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