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shrubby copperleaf
Scientific Name: Acalypha phleoides
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb, Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Acalypha phleoides: Shrubby Copperleaf
Acalypha phleoides, commonly known as Shrubby Copperleaf or Three-seeded Mercury, is a plant belonging to the Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae).
Considerations for Pets
- Belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family, which may contain species with irritant sap.
Considerations for Children
- Known to have small parts.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Acalypha phleoides Cav.
- Common Names: Shrubby Copperleaf, Three-seeded Mercury, Copperleaf
- Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
- Synonyms: Acalypha lindheimeri Muell.-Arg., Acalypha lindheimeri var. major Pax & K. Hoffmann
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in areas such as Arizona (Garden Canyon, Huachuca Mts., Cochise Co.).
- Reported presence in the United States (New Mexico, Texas).
Morphology and Growth Habits
- Described as a forb/herb, subshrub.
- Perennial duration.
- Average height of approximately 10 inches.
- Flower spike about 2 inches long.
- Features strong reddish orange blooms. Red male flowers are above female flowers, which are just the fuzzy.
Further Information
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- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) is a related resource.