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Acalypha Wilkesiana is a beautiful shrub that goes by its common name copperleaf and Jacob’s coat. The plant is native to Fiji, and has beautifully coloured red leaves. The evergreen shrub can grow to an impressive height of 3 metres. The branches of the tree spread out in the pattern of a crown and have an erect stem. The leaves themselves are round with crinkled edges and are covered in fine hairs. The speciality of the plant is its leaves which come in combinations of green, purple, yellow, orange, copper, crimson, pink, or white.

TREE DESCRIPTION:

Acalypha wilkesiana ""Red"" is a variety of the Acalypha wilkesiana plant, also known as copperleaf or firedragon. It is a tropical shrub with colorful leaves in shades of red, copper, and green. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for its vibrant foliage.It has 4 to 8-inch heart-shaped leaves that come in a variety of mottled color combinations of green, purple, yellow, orange, copper, crimson, pink, or white.The leaves, which may be flat or crinkled, are large and broad with teeth around the edge. They can be 10–20 centimetres (3.9–7.9 in) long and 15 centimetres (5.9 in) wide. The leaves are coppery green with red splashes, giving them a mottled appearance. Separate male and female flowers appear on the same plant. The male flowers are in long spikes which hang downwards while the female flowers are in short spikes. The latter do not show up easily as they are often hidden among the leaves.

USES:

1. Acalypha wilkesiana ointment is used to treat fungal skin diseases.
2. The leaves of Acalypha wilkesiana are commonly used for the treatment of pain, fever and ulcer.
3. The plant has anti-inflammatory powers that can be beneficial for curing bloating, pain, appendix problems, etc.
4. Acalypha Wilkesiana is popularly used for curing dysentery and diarrhoea.
5. They can be used to regulate or rectify the uncertainty of menstrual cycles.