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hierba de cancer

Acalypha indica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau, Samoa), and South America (Guyana).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Acalypha indica (hierba de cancer)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish hierba de cancer

German Brennkraut

Similar Species in Acalypha

Acalypha alopecuroidea

Acalypha chamaedrifolia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hierba de cancer?

The scientific name of hierba de cancer is Acalypha indica. It belongs to the genus Acalypha.

Where does hierba de cancer live?

hierba de cancer is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Palau, Samoa), and South America (Guyana).. Countries include Belgium, Comoros, France, Georgia, Guyana, Iran, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Netherlands.

What family does hierba de cancer belong to?

hierba de cancer (Acalypha indica) belongs to the genus Acalypha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does hierba de cancer belong to?

hierba de cancer (Acalypha indica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of hierba de cancer?

The closest relatives of hierba de cancer in the genus Acalypha include cordiemiento, Jacob's coat, Foxtail copperleaf, Mercuryweed, Stringwood.