Acalypha

 

Acalypha is one of the big flowering plant genera, with over 500 species and a pantropical distribution. It includes species of economic importance, and there is also numerous evidence of the potential pharmacological in many species, standing out for their anti-bacterial, antifungal, or anticancer activity, and remedy for insect and reptile bites.

 

We have dedicated the last two decades to the study Acalypha, as a result, various monograph, national floristic treatments, synopsis, and checklists have been published, and up to 40 new species have been discovered. Currently, we are developing an ambitious work-plan to study the genus Acalypha around the world whose first step is the in-depth study of African species.

 

This website aims to provide comprehensive, relevant, updated, and scientifically validated information on the taxonomy, phylogeny, conservation, and biogeography of Acalypha. Now, you can find nomenclatural information on all the published names of Acalypha and related genera (c.1,700 names), c. 40,000 herbarium specimen records, links to c.20,000 photographs and drawings, and more than 1,500 bibliographic references.

 

We are always looking for new collaborations, and invite the scientific community, as well as any student or graduate who may be interested, to get in touch if you think we may be able to help with any ideas or questions. Help us to increase the knowledge on this large and neglected group of tropical plants, where many species still wait to be discovered.