Acalypha radians

Acalypha radians is a perennial.

Contents 1 Naming 2 Taxonomy 3 Characteristics 3.1 Growth 3.2 Wood and Bark 3.3 Leaves 3.4 Flowers and Fruit 3.5 Root System 4 Distribution 5 Cultivation 6 Uses 7 Maintenance 8 Varities and Cultivars 9 Poisonousness 10 Pests and Diseases 11 Man and Acalypha radians 11.1 History 11.2 Acalypha radians in art 11.3 Symbolism 11.4 Superstition 12 See also 13 References 13.1 Literature 13.2 Footnotes 14 Non-commercial Links

[edit] Naming

Acalypha radians was described in 1859 by John Torrey. The name is considered as validly published.

[edit] Taxonomy

Acalypha radians is a species in the genus Acalypha (copperleaf) which contains 457 species and belongs to the family of the Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family).

[edit] Characteristics

[edit] Growth

[edit] Wood and Bark

[edit] Leaves

Acalypha radians is an evergreen plant with simple leaves. The leaves are arranged opposite one another. They are ovate with finely toothed margins.

[edit] Flowers and Fruit

The fruits are loculicidal capsules.

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[edit] Distribution

[edit] Cultivation

[edit] Uses

[edit] Maintenance

Cut back lightly in late spring if symmetry is spoiled. Deadhead if no fruit is required.

[edit] Varities and Cultivars

[edit] Poisonousness

 Please read the health issues note! 

[edit] Pests and Diseases

[edit] Man and Acalypha radians

[edit] History

[edit] Acalypha radians in art

[edit] Symbolism

[edit] Superstition

[edit] See also

[edit] References

[edit] Literature

• Walter Erhardt, Erich Götz, Nils Bödeker, Siegmund Seybold: Der große Zander. Eugen Ulmer KG, Stuttgart 2008, ISBN 978-3-8001-5406-7. (Ger.)
• Christoper Brickell (Editor-in-chief): RHS A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants. Third edition. Dorling Kindersley, London 2003, ISBN 0-7513-3738-2.
• efloras.org

[edit] Footnotes

[edit] Non-commercial Links

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