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Acalypha wilkesiana

Müll.Arg. (1866)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Malpighiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Genus: Acalypha

beefsteak, copper leaf

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Description

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Accepted Subtaxa (in Hawai'i) (1)

Acalypha wilkesiana 'Marginata'

Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

Kuaihelani (Midway Atoll) Only found in cultivation
Kaua'i Only found in cultivation
O'ahu Only found in cultivation
Molokai Only found in cultivation
Maui Only found in cultivation
Hawai'i Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: A.P.de Candolle, Prodr. 15(2): 817 (1866)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu, 948 Kamilonui Pl potted in full sun Preserved_Specimen shrub 1.5 m. Leaves variegated medium green and cream Lau, J. 1873 Oahu BISH 1986-01-13
2 Acalypha wilkesiana Hanalei, Kilauea Town abandoned plantation yard Preserved_Specimen ornamental hedge. Shrub to 10' with yellow and green foliage. Herbst, D.R. 5675 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
3 Acalypha wilkesiana Mauka of road next to Limihuli Stream In abandoned garden. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Kauai BISH 1978-06-15
4 Acalypha wilkesiana Polynesian Cultural Center Slope- level Soil-loam Vegetation Type: Hibiscus, coconut palms, mulberries. Preserved_Specimen Colorful reddish leaves, about 3' tall. Brandow, C.T. 42 Oahu BISH 1967-05-10
5 Acalypha wilkesiana Laie Slope- 20 % Soil- Clay-loam. Preserved_Specimen Shrub. Beckham, N. 43 Oahu BISH 1967-04-10
6 Acalypha wilkesiana Waimea Arboretum partial shade Preserved_Specimen shrub 2 m. Leaves variegated with colors ranging from cream to dark green Lau, J. 2891 Oahu BISH 1986-09-23
7 Acalypha wilkesiana BYU-HC Slope- 2% Soil- R. Clay Preserved_Specimen Shrub Varaise, O. Oahu BISH 1980-01-01
8 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu, Nuuanu valley, Luakaha hedge Preserved_Specimen bush. Leaves dark bronzy-red with pink margins Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1941-06-12
9 Acalypha wilkesiana Wailau Valley near shacks at ocean Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 8381 Molokai BISH 1928-08-11
10 Acalypha wilkesiana Volcano Road, 2.5 miles above Olaa along road Preserved_Specimen shrub 1.5 m, leaves green with white margins Fosberg, F.R. 50520 Hawaii BISH 1968-11-08
11 Acalypha wilkesiana Aiea, 98-851 Iliee St., residence of William and Peggy Jones bonsai in ceramic container; full sun Preserved_Specimen shrub 20 cm. Leaves variegated medium green and cream, both colors being overlayed in part by salmon Lau, J. 2032 Oahu BISH 1986-02-24
12 Acalypha wilkesiana East Maui, Halehaku, old home site along Hana Highway Preserved_Specimen shrub, ~12' , with red foliage Herbst, D.R. 4091 Maui BISH 1974-08-27
13 Acalypha wilkesiana Laie Slope- 30% Soil- sandy Preserved_Specimen Flower brownish-red Kinikini, T.V. 39 Oahu BISH 1967-04-15
14 Acalypha wilkesiana Hanalei, Kilauea Town abandoned plantation yard Preserved_Specimen ornamental hedge. Shrub to 10' with yellow and green foliage. Herbst, D.R. 5674 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
15 Acalypha wilkesiana Volcano Road, 2.5 miles above Olaa along road Preserved_Specimen Dense shrub 3 m, leaves green with white margins Fosberg, F.R. 50519 Hawaii BISH 1968-11-08
16 Acalypha wilkesiana Kiahuna Plantation Village, Poipu hedge in resort garden Preserved_Specimen 3-4 m shrub; large reddish leaves, veined; 2 types of inflorescences on spikes Trauernicht, C. 197 Kauai BISH 2007-10-12
17 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu, 42 Coelho Way Preserved_Specimen Shrub 8 ft. high, full of branches and leaves; no fls.; leaves green, white edged. Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1956-05-18
18 Acalypha wilkesiana University of Hawaii Campus. In rear of Gymnasium Preserved_Specimen Shrub 3 m height. Woolford, H.A. 307 Oahu BISH 1956-01-24
19 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu, Nuuanu Ave. below Judd St Preserved_Specimen 3 m shrub, hedge plant. Leaves green, margins white or pink St.John, H. 20004 Oahu BISH 1939-03-03
20 Acalypha wilkesiana Hanalei, Kilauea Town Preserved_Specimen small shrubby ornamental tree; foliage green or reddish-green with red margins Herbst, D.R. 5678 Kauai BISH 1976-02-25
21 Acalypha wilkesiana Daiei Supermarket, Kailua, cutflower bouquet $2.99 Preserved_Specimen Lvs linear-oblong, undulate, green with white margins; immature infl in upper leaf axils. Staples, G.W. 1008 Oahu BISH 1995-05-31
22 Acalypha wilkesiana Hale Mohalu, Pearl City Beside old gas pump. Preserved_Specimen Corn, C. Oahu BISH 1985-01-29
23 Acalypha wilkesiana Manoa Campus, U of H Preserved_Specimen Ornamental shrub with red, green, and bronzy green varigated leaves. Herbst, D.R. 614 Oahu BISH 1967-09-22
24 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu, Liliha St. near Wyllie St., Mr. Galt's grounds Preserved_Specimen leaves bronzy with red margins; in shade, green with red veins and pink to white margins Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1939-03-03
25 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu, Kapalama Hts., Kamehameha Girls' School, red garden Preserved_Specimen Lvs. variegated, 1/2 red, 1/2 green. One branch of this plant has only green lvs., which Mr. Judd plans to grow from a cutting. Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1938-06-07
26 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu, 42 Coelho Way Preserved_Specimen shrub with long, slender, drooping branches and leaves; leaves green, bordered with cream, commonly narrow and irregular; male flowers Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1949-04-03
27 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu, Nuuanu valley, Luakaha Preserved_Specimen Bush in hedge. Lvs. red with bronze patches. Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1941-06-12
28 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu: Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus, St. John Hall Preserved_Specimen Shrub 1.5 m high. Full sun. The foliage and young stems have a cardinal red cast. Lau, J. 1122 Oahu BISH 1985-06-20
29 Acalypha wilkesiana Kamanele Park, Honolulu. Oahu T. Hawaii Preserved_Specimen Degener, O. 8383 Oahu BISH 1931-01-01
30 Acalypha wilkesiana Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. BISH
31 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu Preserved_Specimen (Not on sheet) Oahu BISH 1944-10-23
32 Acalypha wilkesiana Kapalama Hts., Kamehameha Girl's School Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1932-06-06
33 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu, 42 Coelho Way Preserved_Specimen Neal, M.C. Oahu BISH 1944-09-13
34 Acalypha wilkesiana Honolulu Preserved_Specimen Caum, E.L. Oahu BISH 1933-01-18
35 Acalypha wilkesiana Wailea along highway Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 5161 Hawaii BISH 1975-01-15
36 Acalypha wilkesiana West Maui, trail to Honolua Bay below road Disturbed coastal forest Preserved_Specimen inflorescences Welton, P. 2453 Maui BISH 2020-10-20
37 Acalypha wilkesiana BYU-HC, Laie Slope- 0 Soil- Silty loam Preserved_Specimen Shrub to 6' tall. Inconspictuous floral spikes, reddish foliage. Popular, colorful hedge plant. Afualo, D. 116 Oahu BISH 1975-03-25
38 Acalypha wilkesiana BYU-HC Slope- flat Soil- sandy, clay Preserved_Specimen Shrub 6 to 15 ft high. Leaves simple, edges entire, toothed or angled. Utai, M. 8 Oahu BISH 1975-03-01
39 Acalypha wilkesiana Near Kam Highway in Laie, Oahu, Hawaii Coral sandy soil. Preserved_Specimen Buchanan, H. 585 Oahu BISH 1961-09-08
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