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