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bastard copperleaf
Scientific Name: Acalypha chamaedryfolia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Bastard Copperleaf (Acalypha chamaedryfolia)
Acalypha chamaedryfolia, commonly known as bastard copperleaf, is a subshrub forb/herb with a perennial duration.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is sometimes found in habitat restoration.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acalypha chamaedryfolia (Lam.) Mll. Arg.
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Acalypha chamaedrifolia (various spellings are given within the provided text)
- Common Names: Bastard Copperleaf, Copperleaf, Pringle three-seeded mercury, Red Cat's Tail, Strawberry Firetail (Note: Some common names might also refer to other Acalypha species)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Florida and the West Indies.
- Often found in pine rocklands.
- Also occurs throughout the United States.
Ecological Role
- Primarily recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations.
- Can be used in low densities.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Type: Subshrub, Forb/herb
- Grown Habit: Subshrub
- Duration: Perennial
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Resembles Tragia saxicola and Ayenia euphrasiifolia, sharing the same habitat.
Resources
- USF Herbarium Specimen Database (specimen details)