Acalypha neomexicana
New Mexico Copperleaf
Also known as: Ricinocarpus neomexicanus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
- Ricinocarpus neomexicanus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Found natively in North America, Acalypha neomexicana (commonly known as New Mexico copperleaf) is an annual belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, New Mexico, Texas