bastard copperleaf vs Slippery Jack
Acalypha chamaedrifolia compared with Suillus luteus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | bastard copperleaf | Slippery Jack |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Malpighiales (Malpighiales) | Boletales (Boletales) |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | Suillaceae |
| Genus | Acalypha | Suillus |
| Species | Acalypha chamaedrifolia | Suillus luteus |
Conservation Status
bastard copperleaf
LC — Least ConcernSlippery Jack
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | bastard copperleaf | Slippery Jack |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
bastard copperleaf
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Colombia and Cuba.
Slippery Jack
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Chile).
bastard copperleaf
The Bastard copperleaf (Acalypha chamaedrifolia) is a species in the genus Acalypha. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Slippery Jack
No description available.
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