Acalypha hispida
Bristly Copperleaf, Chenilleplant
Other regional names: Philippine Medusa +1 more
- Philippine Medusa
- Red Hot Cat's Tail
Also known as: Acalypha densiflora Blume +7 more
- Acalypha densiflora Blume
- Acalypha hispida var. sanderi (N.E.Br.) J.J.Sm.
- Acalypha sanderi K.Schum.
- Acalypha sanderi N.E.Br.
- Acalypha sanderi subsp. alba Sander
- Caturus spiciflorus L.
- Ricinocarpus hispidus (Burm.f.) Kuntze
- Ricinocarpus spiciflorus (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Acalypha hispida (commonly known as Bristly Copperleaf or Chenilleplant) is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Found natively in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Acalypha genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago
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)
Andaman Is., Bangladesh, Benin, Burundi, Caroline Is., Cayman Is., Comoros, Cook Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, The, Gilbert Is., Gulf of Guinea Is., Haiti, Leeward Is., Madagascar, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Nicobar Is., Puerto Rico, Society Is., Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad-Tobago, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Venezuelan Antilles