Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Melanesia
  
World, Pandemic
  
Types
Not available
  
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
1-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Green, Copper
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Lime Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Green, Lime Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Green, Lime Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Reniform
  
Disc shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Not Available
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Not Available
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
  
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
No
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Not Available
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Not Available
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
  
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Twigs
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Groundcover
  
Botanical Name
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
  
Marchantia polymorpha
  
Common Name
Copperleaf
  
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort
  
In Hindi
Copperleaf
  
marchantia
  
In German
Copperleaf
  
marchantia
  
In French
Copperleaf
  
marchantia
  
In Spanish
copperleaf
  
Marchantia
  
In Greek
Copperleaf
  
Marchantia
  
In Portuguese
Copperleaf
  
Marchantia
  
In Polish
CopperLeaf
  
Marchantia
  
In Latin
Copperleaf
  
Squalus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Hepaticophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Hepaticopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Marchantiales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Marchantiaceae
  
Genus
Acalypha
  
Marchantia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Acalypheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Acalyphoideae
  
Marchantioideae