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understorey false-nettle

Acalypha ornata

Taxonomy

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

About

Acalypha ornata is a species in the botanical family Euphorbiaceae. In Africa it is widely used as a medicinal plant. The stems are used as fibres for weaving baskets. The leaves are eaten as a vegetable; the plants are also fed to domestic animals. Acalypha ornata is sometimes planted as an ornamental plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of understorey false-nettle?
The scientific name of understorey false-nettle is Acalypha ornata.
What is the conservation status of understorey false-nettle?
The understorey false-nettle has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does understorey false-nettle belong to?
understorey false-nettle belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does understorey false-nettle belong to?
understorey false-nettle belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does understorey false-nettle belong to?
understorey false-nettle belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does understorey false-nettle belong to?
understorey false-nettle belongs to the order Malpighiales.
What family does understorey false-nettle belong to?
understorey false-nettle belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae.
What genus does understorey false-nettle belong to?
understorey false-nettle belongs to the genus Acalypha.