Acalypha senilis
Also known as: Ricinocarpus senilis (Baill.) Kuntze
- Ricinocarpus senilis (Baill.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Acalypha senilis is a shrub belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is part of the broad Acalypha genus, encompassing over 400 species globally.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay