Acalypha elliptica
Also known as: Acalypha alexandrae Urb. +7 more
- Acalypha alexandrae Urb.
- Acalypha alexandri Urb.
- Acalypha hernandifolia Griseb.
- Acalypha hernandiifolia Sw.
- Acalypha hernandiifolia var. genuina Müll.Arg.
- Acalypha hernandiifolia var. pubescens Müll.Arg.
- Ricinocarpus ellipticus (Sw.) Kuntze
- Ricinocarpus hernandiifolius (Sw.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in South America, Acalypha elliptica is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jamaica