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Mexican copperleaf
Scientific Name: Acalypha mexicana
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Mexican Copperleaf (Acalypha mexicana)
Considerations for Pets
- As the name suggests, some varieties of copperleaf can have leaves with a copper-like coloration.
- The plant may be found in gardens and as a tropical houseplant.
- Acalypha mexicana is a forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Acalypha mexicana Müll.Arg.
- Common Names: Mexican copperleaf, copperleaf, Pringle threeseeded mercury, California copperleaf.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Kingdom: (Implied: Plantae)
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms: Acalypha indica L. var. mexicana (Müll.Arg.) Pax & K. Hoffm.
Distribution and Habitat
- Occurs in Mexico and North America.
- Specifically mentioned in the United States, including Arizona.
- Hardy in USDA Zones 10 and 11.
Morphological Characteristics
- Annual herb, growing up to 35 cm tall.
- Stems can be simple and erect, or branched and ascending.
- Stems are covered with dense to sparse, short, recurved hairs.
- Leaves are ovate, measuring 1.5-5 cm long.
Additional Information
- Grown habit: Forb/herb.
- Duration: Annual.
Resources and Further Information
- Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Acalypha mexicana.
- Dave's Garden: A community where users share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.