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New Mexico copperleaf
Scientific Name: Acalypha neomexicana
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
New Mexico Copperleaf (Acalypha neomexicana)
Acalypha neomexicana, commonly known as New Mexico Copperleaf, is a forb/herb found in certain regions of the United States and Mexico.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acalypha neomexicana Müll. Arg.
- Common Names: New Mexico Copperleaf, Copperleaf, Three-seeded Mercury, Hierba de Cancer (Spanish)
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
This plant is found in the southwestern United States, including New Mexico and Arizona. It is also present in central and western Texas and southern New Mexico. Its presence has been documented in both New Mexico and Arizona.
Morphological Characteristics
- New Mexico Copperleaf is described as an annual herb.
- It has leaves with petioles ranging from short to long.
- The leaf bases are rounded.
Quirky Facts
- The Spanish common name, "Hierba de Cancer," is particularly interesting, although the provided text does not offer any details about its use or origin.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Acalypha neomexicana.
- The Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences also provides information on this plant.