Acalypha wilkesiana 'Java White' (Java White Copper Plant, Java White Fire-Dragon, Java White Jacob's Coat, Java White Copperleaf)
Botanical Information
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Acalypha |
| Species | wilkesiana |
| Cultivar | 'Java White' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| References | Missouri Botanical Garden. (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2019, from http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=280098&isprofile=0& |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 2-3 m |
| Spread | 2 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Parks and gardens, hedges, and screening. |
| Propagation | Stem cuttings. |
| Notable Specimens | Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida, United States of America. |
| Flower Description | Unisexual flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Indehiscent dry fruit. |
Photographs
Acalypha wilkesiana, 'Java White', form.
Acalypha wilkesiana, 'Java White' leaf.
Acalypha wilkesiana, 'Java White', form.