Family Name: Euphorbiaceae

Common Name: Tumput, Teh Kampong, 菱叶铁苋菜

Acalypha siamensis is a small shrub which grows up to 2.5 m tall that has rhombic leaves. It grows well under full sun and can tolerate partial shade. This plant can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings.

CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Division : Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon)

Plant Growth Form : Shrub

Lifespan (in Singapore) : Perennial

Mode of Nutrition : Autotrophic

PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION

Light Preference : Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Water Preference : Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate : Moderate

Propagation Method : Stem Cutting