Acalypha gracilens
Short Stalked Copperleaf, Slender Copperleaf
Other regional names: Slender Three Seeded Mercury +1 more
- Slender Three Seeded Mercury
- Slender Threeseed Mercury
Also known as: Acalypha gracilens var. delzii L.W.Mill. +11 more
- Acalypha gracilens var. delzii L.W.Mill.
- Acalypha gracilens var. fraseri (Müll.Arg.) Weath.
- Acalypha gracilens var. gracilens
- Acalypha virginica var. fraseri Müll.Arg.
- Acalypha virginica var. gracilens (A.Gray) Müll.Arg.
- Acalypha virginica var. gracilens (A.Gray) Riddell
- Acalypha virginica var. gracilescens Müll.Arg.
- Acalypha virginica var. intermedia Riddell
- Acalypha virginica var. ovalifolia Riddell
- Acalypha virginica var. ramosa Riddell
- Acalypha virginica var. rhombifolia Riddell
- Acalypha virginica var. texana Riddell
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Acalypha gracilens (commonly known as Short-Stalked Copperleaf or Slender Copperleaf) is an annual belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Acalypha genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mozambique, Wisconsin