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chenilleplant

Acalypha hispida

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About

The chenilleplant (Acalypha hispida) is a species in the genus Acalypha. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (India, Philippines, Taiwan), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Acalypha hispida (chenilleplant)

Names in Other Languages

German roter Katzenschwanz

Similar Species in Acalypha

Acalypha chamaedrifolia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of chenilleplant?

The scientific name of chenilleplant is Acalypha hispida. It belongs to the genus Acalypha.

Where does chenilleplant live?

chenilleplant is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (India, Philippines, Taiwan), North America (Mexico), Oceania and the Pacific (Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, India, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Philippines.

What family does chenilleplant belong to?

chenilleplant (Acalypha hispida) belongs to the genus Acalypha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does chenilleplant belong to?

chenilleplant (Acalypha hispida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of chenilleplant?

The closest relatives of chenilleplant in the genus Acalypha include acalyphe rhomboïdal, Asian copperleaf, Indian acalypha, Jacob's coat, Foxtail copperleaf.