Acalypha peruviana
Also known as: Acalypha controversa (Kuntze) K.Schum. +3 more
- Acalypha controversa (Kuntze) K.Schum.
- Acalypha subbullata Pax & K.Hoffm.
- Ricinocarpus controversus Kuntze
- Ricinocarpus peruvianus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Acalypha peruviana is a shrub within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Peru