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Mercuryweed

Acalypha virginica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (13 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇮 Slovenia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (растения)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Malpighiales (мальпигиецветные)
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Acalypha
Species
Acalypha virginica (Mercuryweed)

Names in Other Languages

German Virginischer Katzenschwanz

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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Stringwood
Acalypha rubrinervis
Extinct
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Field copperleaf
Acalypha arvensis
Not Evaluated
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chenilleplant
Acalypha hispida
Not Evaluated
View all species in Acalypha →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mercuryweed?
The scientific name of Mercuryweed is Acalypha virginica. It belongs to the genus Acalypha.
Where does Mercuryweed live?
Mercuryweed is found in Found across Europe (13 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia.
What family does Mercuryweed belong to?
Mercuryweed (Acalypha virginica) belongs to the genus Acalypha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.
What kingdom does Mercuryweed belong to?
Mercuryweed (Acalypha virginica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).
What are the closest relatives of Mercuryweed?
The closest relatives of Mercuryweed in the genus Acalypha include bastard copperleaf, Asian copperleaf, Indian acalypha, Jacob's coat, Foxtail copperleaf.

Native Range — 14 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
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Mercuryweed
Acalypha virginica
NE
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Stringwood
Acalypha rubrinervis
EX 🐾
Field copperleaf
Acalypha arvensis
NE 🐾
chenilleplant
Acalypha hispida
NE 🐾
Common Three-Seeded Mercury
Acalypha rhomboidea
NE
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