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foxtail copperleaf

Scientific Name: Acalypha alopecuroidea

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

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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.