Acalypha virgata
Also known as: Acalypha virgata var. pubescens Fawc. & Rendle +1 more
- Acalypha virgata var. pubescens Fawc. & Rendle
- Ricinocarpus virgatus (L.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Acalypha virgata is a shrub within the Euphorbiaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Jamaica