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Foxtail copperleaf

Acalypha alopecuroidea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Samoa, and United States.

🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighienartige)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Species
Acalypha alopecuroidea (Foxtail copperleaf)

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Brennkraut
Acalypha indica
Not Evaluated
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buntlaubiges Kupferblatt
Acalypha wilkesiana
Not Evaluated
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roter Katzenschwanz
Acalypha hispida
Not Evaluated
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Virginischer Katzenschwanz
Acalypha virginica
Not Evaluated
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bastard copperleaf
Acalypha chamaedrifolia
Least Concern
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Common Three-Seeded Mercury
Acalypha rhomboidea
Not Evaluated
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Asian copperleaf
Acalypha australis
Not Evaluated
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Stringwood
Acalypha rubrinervis
Extinct
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Foxtail copperleaf?
The scientific name of Foxtail copperleaf is Acalypha alopecuroidea. It belongs to the genus Acalypha.
What is the conservation status of Foxtail copperleaf?
Foxtail copperleaf (Acalypha alopecuroidea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Foxtail copperleaf live?
Foxtail copperleaf is found in Distributed across Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Samoa, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, El Salvador, Honduras, Samoa, United States.
What family does Foxtail copperleaf belong to?
Foxtail copperleaf (Acalypha alopecuroidea) belongs to the genus Acalypha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
Is Foxtail copperleaf endangered?
No, Foxtail copperleaf (Acalypha alopecuroidea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Foxtail copperleaf belong to?
Foxtail copperleaf (Acalypha alopecuroidea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Foxtail copperleaf?
The closest relatives of Foxtail copperleaf in the genus Acalypha include Brennkraut, buntlaubiges Kupferblatt, roter Katzenschwanz, Virginischer Katzenschwanz, Field copperleaf.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Acalypha — 10 Species

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Brennkraut
Acalypha indica
NE 🐾
buntlaubiges Kupferblatt
Acalypha wilkesiana
NE 🐾
roter Katzenschwanz
Acalypha hispida
NE 🐾
Virginischer Katzenschwanz
Acalypha virginica
NE 🐾
Field copperleaf
Acalypha arvensis
NE 🐾
bastard copperleaf
Acalypha chamaedrifolia
LC 🐾
Common Three-Seeded Mercury
Acalypha rhomboidea
NE 🐾
Asian copperleaf
Acalypha australis
NE
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Foxtail copperleaf
Acalypha alopecuroidea
LC
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Stringwood
Acalypha rubrinervis
EX
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