Acalypha laxiflora
Also known as: Ricinocarpus laxiflorus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze +1 more
- Ricinocarpus laxiflorus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
- Ricinocarpus laxinoflorus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Acalypha laxiflora is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest