Acalypha wilkesiana Müll.Arg.Family: Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms: Ricinocarpus wilkesianus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze , Acalypha wilkesiana f. triumphans (L.Linden & Rodigas) J.J.Sm. , Acalypha wilkesiana f. monstrosa J.J.Sm. , Acalypha wilkesiana var. marginata E.Morren , Acalypha wilkesiana f. macrophylla J.J.Sm. , Acalypha wilkesiana f. illustris J.J.Sm. , Acalypha wilkesiana f. circinata Müll.Arg. , Acalypha wilkesiana f. appendiculata J.W.Moore , Acalypha triumphans L.Linden & Rodigas , Acalypha tricolor Seem. , Acalypha torta Pax & K.Hoffm. [Invalid] , Acalypha musaica auct. , Acalypha marginata (Mill.) J.J.Sm. [Illegitimate] , Acalypha macrophylla Veitch [Illegitimate] , Acalypha macafeeana Veitch , Acalypha illustris Pax & K.Hoffm. [Invalid] , Acalypha hamiltoniana Briant , Acalypha godseffiana var. heterophylla L.H.Bailey , Acalypha godseffiana Mast. , Acalypha compacta Guilf. ex C.T.White , Acalypha circinata A.Gray ex Seem. [Invalid] , Acalypha amentacea subsp. wilkesiana (Müll.Arg.) Fosberg , Acalypha amentacea f. circinata (Müll.Arg.) Fosberg- Common Names: Copper leaf, Joseph's coat, fire-dragon, match-me-if-you-can, crista-de-peru, Beef steak plant, fire dragon
- German: Buntlaubiges Kupferblatt, Stecklinge Kupfer- blatt
- French: acalyphe, foulard, dragon de feu, feuillage rouge
- Spanish: acalifa
- Portuguese: crista-de-Peru, acalifa, rabo-de-macaco, acalifa-vermelha
Uses: In Malaysia, a beverage consisting of about 60 g of the leaves boiled in goat’s milk is drunk to lower blood pressure, treat fever, relieve cough and heal pimples. It is said that about 10 g of the leaves boiled with sugar is used to treat trombocytopenic purpurea and allergic purpurea. Antibacterial,
Chemistry: Geraniin, gallic acid, and corilagin are the antimicrobial constituents of Acalypha wilkesiana [Medicinal Plants of The Aisa-Pacific: Drugs for The Future]
In Nigerian local medicine the plant is administered in the form of a tincture, a decoction or an infusion. The leaf juice, obtained by rubbing the leaves between the palms of the hands, is smeared on parts affected by Pityriasis versicolor or similar types of fungal skin infections. Alternatively, the decoction of the leaves may also be drunk by itself or in combination with other remedies. [Medicinal plants in tropical West Africa]
In Jamaica and in other West Indian islands the leaf of this ornamental is used as a headache poultice. Sometimes the leaves are moistened with bay rum but they may be used alone. Tea made with the leaves is sometimes used in the Grenadines as an internal treatment. A. indica L. is said to contain an alkaloid "acalyphin". [Medlcinal Plants of Jamaica]
22 Published articles of Acalypha wilkesiana
1. Moderation of hematological and plasma biochemical indices of sub-chronic salt-loaded rats, by an aqueous extract of the leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana 'Godseffiana' Muell Arg (Euphorbiaceae)
Jude, Ikewuchi C. - ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 37-42 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/
2. Moderation of hematological and plasma biochemical indices of sub-chronic salt-loaded rats, by an aqueous extract of the leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana 'Godseffiana' Muell Arg (Euphorbiaceae).
Ikewuchi, Jude C - Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine Volume: 6 Issue: 1 Pages: 37-42 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/
3. Acalypha wilkesiana extracts induce apoptosis by causing single strand and double strand DNA breaks
Lim, S. W.; Ting, K. N.; Bradshaw, T. D.; et al. - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY Volume: 138 Issue: 2 Pages: 616-623 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.
4. Effect of aqueous extract of the leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana 'Godseffiana' Muell Arg (Euphorbiaceae) on the hematology, plasma biochemistry and ocular indices of oxidative stress in alloxan induced diabetic rats
Ikewuchi, Jude C.; Onyeike, Eugene N.; Uwakwe, Augustine A.; et al. - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY Volume: 137 Issue: 3 Pages: 1415-1424 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.
5. Identification of Golovinomyces sp in Acalypha wilkesiana using Scanning Electron Microscopy and other classification criteria
Bonilla, L. L.; de Jensen, C. Estevez; Vargas, L. I. Rivera - PHYTOPATHOLOGY Volume: 101 Issue: 6 Supplement: S Pages: S253-S254 Published: JUN 2011
6. Antimicrobial screening of Terminalia avicennoides and Acalypha wilkesiana
Akpomie, O. O.; Olorungbon, S. - AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY Volume: 10 Issue: 2 Pages: 180-182 Published: JAN 10 2011
7. HEPATOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF AN AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF THE LEAVES OF ACALYPHA WILKESIANA 'GODSEFFIANA' MUELL ARG (EUPHORBIACEAE) AGAINST CARBON TETRACHLORIDE INDUCED LIVER INJURY IN RATS
Ikewuchi, Jude C.; Uwakwe, Augustine A.; Onyeike, Eugene N.; et al. - EXCLI JOURNAL Volume: 10 Pages: 280-289 Published: 2011
8. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects of the ethanol extract of Acalypha wilkesiana leaves in rats.
Owoyele, B V; Okoye, O C; Dolor, R O; et al. - Nigerian journal of physiological sciences : official publication of the Physiological Society of Nigeria Volume: 26 Issue: 1 Pages: 77-82 Published: 2011 Nov 23
9. Effects of three plant extracts (Ocimum gratissimum, Acalypha wilkesiana and Acalypha macrostachya) on post harvest pathogen of Persea americana
Ogbo, Erute Magdalene; Oyibo, A. E. - JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL PLANTS RESEARCH Volume: 2 Issue: 11 Pages: 311-314 Published: NOV 2008
10. IN VITRO MULTIPLICATION OF ACALYPHA WILKESIANA 'DWARF' THROUGH SHOOT TIP CULTURE
Sharma, Anju; Arora, D. K. - Journal of Phytological Research Volume: 21 Issue: 2 Pages: 239-243 Published: 2008
11. Occupational rhinoconjunctivitis and bronchial asthma due to Acalypha wilkesiana allergy
Perez, E; Blanco, C; Bartolome, B; et al. - ANNALS OF ALLERGY ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY Volume: 96 Issue: 5 Pages: 719-722 Published: MAY 2006
12. First record of Cercospora acalyphae as the etiological agent of Acalypha wilkesiana leaf-spot in Brazil
Mafia, Reginaldo G.; Alfenas, Acelino C.; Renato, Jose; et al. - Fitopatologia Brasileira Volume: 31 Issue: 2 Pages: 210 Published: MAR-APR 2006
13. Erysiphe cichoracearum on Acalypha wilkesiana in brazil
Mafia, Reginaldo G.; Alfenas, Acelino C.; Ferreira, Eraclides M.; et al. - Fitopatologia Brasileira Volume: 30 Issue: 3 Pages: 312 Published: MAY-JUN 2005
14. Silk dyed with Acalypha (Acalypha wilkesiana) and its fastness
Mahale, G; Sakshi; Sunanda, RK - INDIAN JOURNAL OF FIBRE & TEXTILE RESEARCH Volume: 28 Issue: 1 Pages: 86-89 Published: MAR 2003
15. Antimicrobial constituents of the leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana and Acalypha hispida (vol 14, pg 371, 2000)
Adesina, SK; Idowu, O; Ogundaini, AO; et al. - PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH Volume: 14 Issue: 8 Pages: 661-661 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/
16. Antimicrobial constituents of the leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana and Acalypha hispida
Adesina, SK; Idowu, O; Ogundaini, AO; et al. - PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH Volume: 14 Issue: 5 Pages: 371-374 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/
17. Apoptosis-associated generation of reactive oxygen intermediates and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines in human lymphocytes and granulocytes by extracts from the seeds of Acalypha wilkesiana
Bussing, A; Stein, GM; Herterich-Akinpelu, I; et al. - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY Volume: 66 Issue: 3 Pages: 301-309 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/
18. Apoptosis-associated generation of reactive oxygen intermediates and release of pro-inflammatory cytokines in human lymphocytes and granulocytes by extracts from the seeds of Acalypha wilkesiana
Buessing, A.; Stein, G. M.; Herterich-Akinpelu, I.; et al. - Journal of Ethnopharmacology Volume: 66 Issue: 3 Pages: 301-309 Published: Sept., 1999
19. Acalypha wilkesiana: preliminary in vitro microbiological and clinical trial on dermatitis.
Jekayinfa, A O; George, A O; Jaiyeoba, K T - African journal of health sciences Volume: 4 Issue: 1 Pages: 39-42 Published: 1997 Jan-Mar
20. ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITIES OF CRUDE LEAF EXTRACTS OF ACALYPHA-WILKESIANA
ALADE, PI; IROBI, ON - JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY Volume: 39 Issue: 3 Pages: 171-174 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/
21. PHYTOCHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL EXAMINATION OF THE LEAVES OF ACALYPHA-WILKESIANA
ADESINA S K; OGUNTIMEIN B J; AKINWUSI D D - Quarterly Journal of Crude Drug Research Volume: 18 Issue: 1 Pages: 45-48 Published: 1980
22. INVITRO-PROPAGATION OF ACALPHYA-WILKESIANA
STOLTZ, LP - HORTSCIENCE Volume: 14 Issue: 6 Pages: 702-703 Published: 1979
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