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Synonyms: |
Acalypha bailloniana Müll. Arg. Acalypha chinensis Benth. Acalypha cupamenii Dragend. Acalypha decidua Forssk. Acalypha somalensis Pax Acalypha somalium Müll. Arg. Acalypha spicata Forssk. Cupamenis indica (L.) Raf. Ricinocarpus baillonianus (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze Ricinocarpus deciduus (Forssk.) Kuntze Ricinocarpus indicus (L.) Kuntze |
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Frequency: | |
Status: | Native |
Description: |
Erect annual herb, up to c. 1.2 m tall. Stems longitudinally ribbed and pubescent. Leaves rhombic-ovate, up to 7 × 5 cm, 5-veined from the base, hairless to finely velvety on both surfaces; margin toothed except near the base. Flowers in axillary spikes, unisexual on the same inflorescence. Female flowers below, held in shallowly cup-shaped bracts with toothed margins; male flowers above, very small, yellowish-green. Fruit 1.5 × 2 mm, 3-lobed, tuberculate, pubescent. |
Notes: | This species is part of a closely related group, including A. crenata and A. segetalis. |
Derivation of specific name: | indica: of India |
Habitat: | In shade along rivers, seasonal water courses and pans, at the base of rocky outcrop, often in sandy soils and disturbed areas. |
Altitude range: (metres) | Up to 1000 m |
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Worldwide distribution: | Thoughout the Old World tropics and introduced into the warmer parts of the New World. |
Zimbabwe distribution: | N,W,E,S |
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Endemic status: | |
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Insects associated with this species: | |
Spot characters: | Display spot characters for this species |
Images last updated: | Sunday 11 May 2008 |
Literature: |
Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 2. As Acalypha indica bailloniana Chapano, C. & Mugarisanwa, N.H. (2003). Plants of the Matobo District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 2. As Acalypha indica bailloniana Heath, A. & Heath, R. (2009). Field Guide to the Plants of Northern Botswana including the Okavango Delta Kew Publishing Page 87. (Includes a picture). Kirby, G. (2013). Wild Flowers of Southeast Botswana Struik Nature, Cape Town South Africa Page 79. (Includes a picture). Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 40. Radcliffe-Smith, A. (1996). Euphorbiaceae Flora Zambesiaca 9(4) Pages 206 - 207. Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 55. |
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