Acalypha macrodonta
Also known as: Ricinocarpus macrodontus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
- Ricinocarpus macrodontus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Acalypha macrodonta is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, 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)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador, Peru