Acalypha membranacea
Also known as: Acalypha adenophora Griseb. +2 more
- Acalypha adenophora Griseb.
- Acalypha macrosperma Müll.Arg.
- Ricinocarpus membranaceus (A.Rich.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Acalypha membranacea 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. The genus Acalypha is notably large, comprising more than 400 species.
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 Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest