Acalypha Species, Bois de Cabri, Bois de Charles

Acalyphaintegrifolia

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)
Species
integrifolia (in-teg-ree-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Acalypha colorata
Acalypha commersoniana
Acalypha odorata
Acalypha tomentosa
Ricinocarpus integrifolius
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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| July 2013 | positive

Acalypha integrifolia is endemics to Mauritius and Reunion island (Mascarenes region ) Very attractive when young as the leaves are green...Read More

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