Acalypha chinensis L., Acalypha pauciflora Hornem., Acalypha virgata Thunb. non L.
Family
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Euphorbiaceae
General Info
Description
Annual growing to 0.45m. Leaves with lamina ovate, 2-4 cm long, 5-15 mm wide, margins toothed, sparsely pubescent; petiole at least as long as the lamina. Male inflorescences 1-2 cm long. Female flowers 1 or 2, concealed within bract c. 10-15 mm diam., peduncle c. 10 mm long. Fruit c. 3 mm diam.