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Acalypha herzogiana

Dwarf Chenilleplant, Dwarf Cattail
Other regional names: Red Firetail +4 more
  • Red Firetail
  • Strawberry Firetail
  • Strawberry Foxtail
  • Trailing Chenilleplant
  • Trailing Red Cat's Tail
Also known as: Acalypha nitschkeana Pax & K.Hoffm.
  • Acalypha nitschkeana Pax & K.Hoffm.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.

Originating in South America, Acalypha herzogiana (commonly known as Dwarf Chenilleplant or Dwarf-Cattail) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Paraguay

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)
Alabama

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