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foxtail copperleaf
Scientific Name: Acalypha alopecuroidea
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Foxtail Copperleaf (Acalypha alopecuroidea)
The Acalypha alopecuroidea, commonly known as Foxtail Copperleaf, is a plant belonging to the genus Acalypha. It is also known simply as Copperleaf.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acalypha alopecuroidea Jacq.
- Rank: Species
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Synonyms: Yerba del Cancer (Foxtail Copper Leaf)
Distribution and Habitat
- Foxtail Copperleaf is present in the Caribbean.
- It is found in Florida, United States.
Morphological Characteristics
- It is classified as a forb/herb, meaning it's a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Additional Information
- The USF Herbarium Specimen Database contains specimen details for this plant.
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Acalypha alopecuroidea.