Acalypha microcephala
Also known as: Ricinocarpus microcephalus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
- Ricinocarpus microcephalus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Acalypha microcephala is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in North 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
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southwest