Acalypha chorisandra
Also known as: Ricinocarpus chorisandrus (Baill.) Kuntze
- Ricinocarpus chorisandrus (Baill.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Acalypha chorisandra is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Acalypha is notably large, comprising more than 400 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Southeast