Acalypha Species, Indian Copperleaf

Acalyphaindica

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Acalypha (ak-uh-LY-fuh)
Species
indica (IN-dih-kuh)
Synonym
Acalypha bailloniana
Acalypha chinensis
Acalypha cupamenii
Acalypha decidua
Acalypha fimbriata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This plant is indigenous to India and has a wide variety of medical uses including an expectorant and a laxative.

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