Acalypha laevigata
Also known as: Ricinocarpus laevigatus (Sw.) Kuntze
- Ricinocarpus laevigatus (Sw.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Acalypha laevigata is a shrub within the Euphorbiaceae family. It originates in South America. 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