Toothed Bract Indian Copperleaf
Acalypha lanceolata
About Toothed Bract Indian Copperleaf
Toothed Bract Indian Copperleaf (Acalypha lanceolata) is a herb belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family (Spurge/Euphorbia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple/compound leaves, cyathium/raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule (regma) fruit. It is typically found in scrub forests key identification features : milky latex. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during April-November. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Acalypha lanceolata
- Genus
- Acalypha
- Family
- EUPHORBIACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Scrub Forests Key identification features : Milky latex
- Native to
- India, Sri Lanka
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Java, Sumtra, Malaysia, Polynesia
- Flowering & fruiting
- April-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Euphorbiaceae
Spurge/Euphorbia family
Toothed Bract Indian Copperleaf belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.
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