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Welcome to Genus Acalypha!

Acalypha - Liber Deserti

Your current chain: State of matter Life > Kingdom Plantae > Phylum Tracheophyta > Subphylum Angiospermae > Class Magnoliopsida > Order Malpighiales > Family Euphorbiaceae > Subfamily Acalyphoideae > Tribe Acalypheae > Subtribe Acalyphinae > Genus Acalypha

(From Wikipedia) Acalypha is a genus of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole genus of the subtribe Acalyphinae. It is one of the largest euphorb genera.

FACT: While the flowers themselves are quite fascinating and beautiful, just as many species have been specially bred for their gorgeous foliage!

Currently discovered: 1/~450 Species

Species

  1. Acalypha arvensis - Field Copperleaf