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Field copperleaf

Acalypha arvensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (Malpighiales)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Species
Acalypha arvensis (Field copperleaf)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish cordiemiento

Similar Species in Acalypha

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bastard copperleaf
Acalypha chamaedrifolia
Least Concern
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Asian copperleaf
Acalypha australis
Not Evaluated
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Indian acalypha
Acalypha indica
Not Evaluated
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Jacob's coat
Acalypha wilkesiana
Not Evaluated
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Foxtail copperleaf
Acalypha alopecuroidea
Least Concern
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Mercuryweed
Acalypha virginica
Not Evaluated
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Stringwood
Acalypha rubrinervis
Extinct
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chenilleplant
Acalypha hispida
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Field copperleaf?
The scientific name of Field copperleaf is Acalypha arvensis. It belongs to the genus Acalypha.
Where does Field copperleaf live?
Field copperleaf is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.
What family does Field copperleaf belong to?
Field copperleaf (Acalypha arvensis) belongs to the genus Acalypha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
What kingdom does Field copperleaf belong to?
Field copperleaf (Acalypha arvensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Field copperleaf?
The closest relatives of Field copperleaf in the genus Acalypha include bastard copperleaf, Asian copperleaf, Indian acalypha, Jacob's coat, Foxtail copperleaf.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Acalypha — 10 Species

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bastard copperleaf
Acalypha chamaedrifolia
LC 🐾
Asian copperleaf
Acalypha australis
NE 🐾
Indian acalypha
Acalypha indica
NE 🐾
Jacob's coat
Acalypha wilkesiana
NE 🐾
Foxtail copperleaf
Acalypha alopecuroidea
LC 🐾
Mercuryweed
Acalypha virginica
NE 🐾
Stringwood
Acalypha rubrinervis
EX
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Field copperleaf
Acalypha arvensis
NE
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chenilleplant
Acalypha hispida
NE 🐾
Common Three-Seeded Mercury
Acalypha rhomboidea
NE
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