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Copperleaf

Acalypha wilkesiana

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malpighiales ›Family: Euphorbiaceae ›Genus: Acalypha

About

Acalypha wilkesiana is an evergreen shrub. It grows 3 metres (9.8 ft) high and spreads 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) across. The stem is erect with many branches. The branches have fine hairs. It has a closely arranged crown. The leaves are coppery green with red splashes of colour. This gives them a mottled appearance. The leaves are large and broad with teeth around the edge. They can be 10–20 centimetres (3.9–7.9 in) long and 15 centimetres (5.9 in) wide....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Copperleaf?
The scientific name of Copperleaf is Acalypha wilkesiana.
What kingdom does Copperleaf belong to?
Copperleaf belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Copperleaf belong to?
Copperleaf belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Copperleaf belong to?
Copperleaf belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Copperleaf belong to?
Copperleaf belongs to the order Malpighiales.
What family does Copperleaf belong to?
Copperleaf belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae.
What genus does Copperleaf belong to?
Copperleaf belongs to the genus Acalypha.