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Guayama Copperleaf
Scientific Name: Acalypha berteriana
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Guayama Copperleaf (Acalypha berteriana)
The Acalypha berteriana, commonly known as Guayama Copperleaf, is a shrub belonging to the plant family Euphorbiaceae. This perennial plant is also referred to by several other common names, including simply "copperleaf" and "acalypha."
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acalypha berteriana Mll. Arg.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Rank: Species
- Symbol: ACBE2
Common Names
- Guayama Copperleaf
- Copperleaf
- Acalypha
- Asian Copperleaf
- Field Copperleaf (often associated with Acalypha aristata and Acalypha australis)
- Foxtail Copperleaf
- Streambank Copperleaf
Synonyms
- Acalypha berteroana (often used as a synonym, although some listings may treat it as a distinct species)
- Acalypha bipartita
- Acalypha bisetosa
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Guayama Copperleaf is a shrub.
- It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Light Requirements
- Guayama Copperleaf prefers partial shade (mezza ombra in Italian).
- Direct sunlight can damage the leaves.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the U.S.
- Specifically mentioned in relation to Guayama, Puerto Rico.