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Puerto Rico copperleaf
Scientific Name: Acalypha portoricensis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Acalypha portoricensis - Puerto Rico Copperleaf
Acalypha portoricensis, commonly known as Puerto Rico Copperleaf, is a shrub belonging to the genus Acalypha. It is also generally known as copperleaf. This plant is a perennial, meaning it lives for more than two years.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acalypha portoricensis Muell.-Arg.
- Common Names: Puerto Rico Copperleaf, Copperleaf
- Family: Euphorbiaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae (plants)
- Rank: Species
- Synonym Symbol: ACPO4
Considerations for Pets
- Acalypha portoricensis is a shrub.
Considerations for Children
- Acalypha portoricensis is a shrub.
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Puerto Rico.
- Also found in Nicaragua, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Shrub
- Duration: Perennial
- Evergreen during summer, assuming a purplish-red coloring in adult specimens.
Allergen Potential
- The allergen potential is rated as Medium-High.
Further Information
- USDA, NRCS. 2010. The PLANTS Database. National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
- Dave's Garden database (note: entry may be incomplete).
- Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System.