Acalypha integrifolia
| Acalypha integrifolia | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus: | Acalypha |
| Species: | A. integrifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Acalypha integrifolia Willd. | |
Acalypha integrifolia is a species in the botanical family Euphorbiaceae. It is locally used as a medicinal plant. Leaf decoctions are drunk to treat intestinal worms.[1]
Geographic distribution
Acalypha integrifolia occurs in Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius. It is relatively common.
others
This plant is a host plant of the butterfly Neptis dumetorum.
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