Acalypha comprises evergreen shrubs, trees, or annuals, characterized by their simple leaves and racemes of small flowers resembling catkins, with some species displaying vibrant colors.

Acalypha

Acalypha 'Mini Red' is a compact evergreen shrub, reaching approximately 50 cm in height and width. Its weeping branches are adorned with dark green, serrated leaves. The plant produces small red flowers that cluster in long, fluffy spikes resembling catkins, which can bloom year-round. This species is sensitive to frost.

Acalypha 'Mini Red'

Acalypha australis

Acalypha brachiata

Acalypha californica

Acalypha godseffiana

Acalypha godseffiana 'Sizzle Scissors'

Acalypha herzogiana

Acalypha hispaniolae is a compact shrub that tends to trail, featuring orderly, oval-shaped dark green foliage. From spring through autumn, it produces elongated flower spikes that range from 5 to 7 centimeters in length, displaying a rich crimson color.

Acalypha hispaniolae

Acalypha hispida is an upright evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 2.5 meters. It features broad, ovate leaves and produces long, drooping flower spikes resembling catkins, which can grow to 45 centimeters. These distinctive red flowerheads appear intermittently throughout the year.

Acalypha hispida

Acalypha hispida 'Alba'

Acalypha macrostachya

Acalypha mairei

Acalypha mairei f. mairei

Acalypha mairei f. schneideriana

Acalypha reptans

Acalypha siamensis

Acalypha virginica

Acalypha virginica var. gracilens

Acalypha virginica var. virginica

Acalypha wilkesiana is an evergreen shrub typically cultivated indoors or in conservatories. Its leaves display a mix of variegated patterns featuring green, white, yellow, and pink hues. Occasionally, it may produce elongated flower catkins in green or bronze. In ideal conditions, this species can grow up to 2 meters tall in its natural habitat.

Acalypha wilkesiana

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Can-can'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Ceylon'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Godseffiana'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Gold Cant'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Hamiltoniana'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Heterophylla'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Hoffmannii' is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It features elongated, twisted leaves with a coppery-green hue, edged with pink or cream lobes. The plant produces drooping racemes of small greenish flowers, which are frequently obscured by the dense foliage.

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Hoffmannii'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Macafeeana'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Macrophylla'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Marginata'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Moorea'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Musaica'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata' is a sizable evergreen shrub typically cultivated as a houseplant. Its large, nearly round leaves reach about 15 cm across, starting as mid-green before maturing to a bronzy hue with a fine, pale pink edge. From spring to autumn, it may produce clusters of small red flowers resembling catkins, though they are not particularly prominent.

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Obovata'

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Pudsiana'

Alchornea

Alchornea aquifolia

Alchornea davidii is a suckering shrub that produces upright shoots from the base, exhibiting minimal branching. Its sizable, heart-shaped leaves emerge in vivid pink, transitioning to pale pink, cream, and pale green before reaching a mid-green hue. In the fall, the foliage displays shades of red and yellow. During the summer, small clusters of red and green flowers can be seen along the stems.

This genus comprises woody shrubs and small trees, with some exhibiting a scrambling growth pattern. They are prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas globally. These plants are valued for their medicinal uses, contributions to soil restoration, and ornamental appeal, particularly noted for their vibrant green leaves and attractive fall foliage.

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