Asian copperleaf
Acalypha australis
Basic Information
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Genus: acalypha
Plant ID (slug): acalypha-australis
Numeric ID: 251
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Acalypha australis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from July to November. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
E. Asia - China, Japan.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
Depurative Febrifuge Vulnerary Febrifuge, detoxifies, vulnerary.
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Acalypha australis Asian copperleaf PFAF Plant Database
Meta Description: Acalypha australis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from July to November. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.