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Mercuryweed

Acalypha virginica

Not Evaluated

Names in Other Languages

German Virginischer Katzenschwanz

Similar Species in Acalypha

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Asian copperleaf
Acalypha australis
Not Evaluated
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bastard copperleaf
Acalypha chamaedrifolia
Least Concern
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chenilleplant
Acalypha hispida
Not Evaluated
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Common Three-Seeded Mercury
Acalypha rhomboidea
Not Evaluated
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Field copperleaf
Acalypha arvensis
Not Evaluated
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Foxtail copperleaf
Acalypha alopecuroidea
Least Concern
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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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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 (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Mercuryweed?
The closest relatives of Mercuryweed in the genus Acalypha include Asian copperleaf, bastard copperleaf, chenilleplant, Common Three-Seeded Mercury, Field copperleaf.

Native Range — 14 Countries

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Genus Acalypha — 10 Species

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