Acalypha chamaedrifolia
Bastard Copperleaf, Bastard Nettle
Other regional names: Chenille Plant
- Chenille Plant
Also known as: Acalypha adscendens Hornem. +10 more
- Acalypha adscendens Hornem.
- Acalypha chamaedrifolia var. brevipes (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.
- Acalypha chamaedrifolia var. genuina Müll.Arg.
- Acalypha hispaniolae Urb.
- Acalypha hotteana Urb.
- Acalypha reptans Sw.
- Acalypha reptans var. brevipes Müll.Arg.
- Acalypha reptans var. genuina Müll.Arg.
- Cupamenis chamedrifolia (Lam.) Raf.
- Cupamenis reptans (Sw.) Raf.
- Ricinocarpus chamaedrifolius (Lam.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Acalypha chamaedrifolia (commonly known as Bastard Copperleaf or Bastard Nettle) is a herbaceous perennial within the Euphorbiaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.