Kingdom Plantae Family Euphorbiaceae Scientific name Acalypha integrifolia | Order Malpighiales Genus Acalypha Rank Species | |
Similar Forgesia racemosa, Agarista salicifolia, Acalypha eremorum, Ocotea obtusata, Acalypha californica | ||
Acalypha integrifolia is a species in the botanical family Euphorbiaceae. It is locally used as a medicinal plant. Leaf decoctions are drunk to treat intestinal worms.
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Geographic distribution
Acalypha integrifolia occurs in Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius. It is relatively common.
others
This plant is a host plant of the butterfly Neptis dumetorum.
References
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