More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Nances, Willows, and Allies of Zihuatanejo
ORDER MALPIGHIALES
Shrubby Copperleaf
Acalypha phleoides
Flowers by Colour
-Vascular Plants (Phylum Tracheophyta)
-Flowering Plants (Subphylum Angiospermae)
-Nances, Willows, and Allies (Order Malpighiales)
-Spurge Family (Family Euphorbiaceae)
-Subfamily Acalyphoideae
-Tribe Acalypheae
-Subtribe Acalyphinae
-Three-seeded Mercuries (Genus Acalypha)
-Shrubby Copperleaf (Acalypha phleoides)
Acalypha phleoides, commonly known as Shrubby Copperleaf or Lindheimer's Copperleaf, is a hardy perennial herb or small shrub native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It typically grows in an erect or spreading fashion, reaching heights of 8 to 20 inches, and is often found in rocky areas, grasslands, and oak or pine woodlands. It has dense terminal spikes that appear from late spring through fall. These spikes have a distinctive reddish appearance due to the long, crimson style branches of the female flowers positioned at the base, while the smaller, reddish-brown male flowers are clustered above.
Description
• Acalypha phleoides is a flowering herb or small subshrub in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). It has leafy stems and small, inconspicuous flowers arranged in spikes. Like other members of the genus Acalypha, its flowers are unshowy, and its leaves are typically simple with toothed margins. The plant may have a somewhat rough or hairy appearance.
Range
• Acalypha phleoides is native to Mexico and occurs in parts of Central America. It is native to Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, and the surrounding area.
Habitat
• It grows in warm, seasonally dry environments, including tropical deciduous forest, scrubland, open woodland, and disturbed ground. It is often found in sunny or partly shaded sites where vegetation is relatively open.