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field copperleaf
Scientific Name: Acalypha aristata
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Field Copperleaf (Acalypha arvensis)
Field Copperleaf, scientifically known as Acalypha arvensis, is a plant with several interesting facets. This page provides information about its classification, distribution, and other notable aspects.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acalypha arvensis Poepp.
- Common Names: Field Copperleaf
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
- Genus: Acalypha L. (copperleaf)
- Synonym: Ricinocarpus arvensis
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to warm or tropical areas.
- Found in cornfields and soybean fields, particularly in agricultural fields in Georgia.
- Observed in upland pine and old fields.
- Not native to Idaho.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Considered an easy outdoor plant suitable for container gardening and landscaping.
Ecological Role
- Considered a weed in agronomic crops such as corn and soybean. It can occur in high densities in fields.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Machine vision has been used to distinguish copperleaf herb from cotton based on color features.
Further Information
- USF Herbarium Specimen Database: Contains specimen details.
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS): Recognizes this species.
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Acalypha arvensis.
- Dave's Garden: A community sharing tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.
Quirky Facts
- Other common names include Hierba del gusano, gusanillo, gusanito, kill-worm, landslide, kitten, espinosilla, and grass of the worm.