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Acalypha wilkesiana
Common Names: Acalypha, Fijian Fire Plant, Fire Dragon Plant, Beefsteak Plant, Copperleaf
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Grown for their foliage, these shrubs come in an amazing range of leaf colours and shapes. Often seen surviving in old gardens in Queensland, which indicates how tough and drought-tolerant they can be, but suitable for modern landscapes because of their sustained, vibrant colour.
Use as an informal hedge, or in mixed shrub border. Often seen in nurseries these days are finer-leaved, dwarfer varieties which can be used en masse as large groundcovers.
Fast growing, but cut back at least once a year to keep to desired size and bushiness. Otherwise, very easy to look after
Links
Pacific flora database of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, USA. Look for Acalypha in the "Choose A Plant" menu
Copperleaf ( Acalypha wilkesiana) at Flowers of India
Other acalyphas
While the flowers of A. wilkesiana have insignificant flowers, there are other species in the genus Acalypha which are grown promarily for their showy inflorescences. Check out the following links:
More information and ideas for using Acalypha coming to this page in future updates. If you're responsible for promoting new Acalypha rights-protected or trademarked lines in Queensland, please get in touch about advertising your new plant on htis page.
Possible Misspellings: Acalipha, Acalypher
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