Painted copperleaf
A tropical and subtropical plant. A plant which grows naturally in Vanuatu. It occurs in the Pacific Islands. It prefers light well drained soil. It suits a protected shady position. It is damaged by both drought and frost. It needs a minimum temperature above 10°C. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 9-12.
Also known as:
Akalifa merah tembaga, Beefsteak Plant, Beaf-tea plant, Daun merah tambaga, Fijian fire plant, Fire Dragon Plant, Hu-ling, Joseph's coat, Hoja de Cobre, Huu-krataai, Làlǐyè, Mexican payasito, Redleaf, Saydan-kya, Tai tuong, Te aronga
Synonyms
- Acalypha amentacea forma circinata (Müll.Arg.) Fosberg
- Acalypha amentacea subsp. wilkesiana (Müll.Arg.) Fosberg
- Acalypha circinata A.Gray ex Seem. [Invalid]
- Acalypha compacta Guilf. ex C. T. White
- Acalypha godseffiana Mast.
- Acalypha godseffiana var. heterophylla L. H. Bailey
- Acalypha hamiltoniana Briant
- Acalypha illustris Pax & K.Hoffm. [Invalid]
- Acalypha macafeeana Veitch
- Acalypha macrophylla Veitch [Illegitimate]
- Acalypha marginata (Mill.) J. J. Sm. [Illegitimate]
- Acalypha musaica auct.
- Acalypha torta Pax & K.Hoffm. [Invalid]
- Acalypha tricolor Seem.
- Acalypha triumphans L. Linden & Rodigas
- Acalypha wilkesiana forma appendiculata J. W. Moore
- Acalypha wilkesiana forma circinata Müll.Arg.
- Acalypha wilkesiana forma illustris J. J. Sm.
- Acalypha wilkesiana forma macrophylla J. J. Sm.
- Acalypha wilkesiana var. marginata E. Morren
- Acalypha wilkesiana forma monstrosa J. J. Sm.
- Acalypha wilkesiana forma triumphans (L. Linden & Rodigas) J. J. Sm.
- Ricinocarpus wilkesianus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Edible Portion
- Leaves, Flowers, Vegetable, Leaves - tea
Where does Painted copperleaf grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Bermuda, Central Africa, China, Congo DR, East Africa, Fiji, Hawaii, Indochina, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Malaysia, Marquesas, Mexico, Myanmar, Nauru, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, North America, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Polynesia, Rotuma, Sao Tome and Principe, SE Asia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, United States, Vanuatu, Vietnam, West Africa, Zimbabwe
Notes: There are over 450 Acalypha species. They are tropical. There are 225 in tropical America.
Status: It is not known if it is used as food in PNG. It is sold in local markets. It is cultivated.
Growing Painted copperleaf
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seeds. It can be grown from hardwood cuttings taken when growth is less vigorous. It forms a suitable hedge plant.
Edible Uses: The cooked young leaves are eaten. The leaves are rich in protein. They are used in stews.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leaves fresh | - | 7-Jun | - | - | - | - |
Painted copperleaf Photos
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