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Jacob's coat

Acalypha wilkesiana

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Malpighiales (Malpighiales)

Species

Acalypha wilkesiana (Jacob's coat)

Names in Other Languages

German buntlaubiges Kupferblatt

Similar Species in Acalypha

Acalypha chamaedrifolia

Common Three-Seeded Mercury

Acalypha alopecuroidea

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jacob's coat?

The scientific name of Jacob's coat is Acalypha wilkesiana. It belongs to the genus Acalypha.

Where does Jacob's coat live?

Jacob's coat is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea, Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Guinea, India, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan, United States.

What family does Jacob's coat belong to?

Jacob's coat (Acalypha wilkesiana) belongs to the genus Acalypha, which is part of the taxonomic family Euphorbiaceae.

What kingdom does Jacob's coat belong to?

Jacob's coat (Acalypha wilkesiana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Jacob's coat?

The closest relatives of Jacob's coat in the genus Acalypha include Asian copperleaf, bastard copperleaf, chenilleplant, Common Three-Seeded Mercury, Field copperleaf.