Acalypha rhomboidea
Acalypha rhomboidea is a common native weed in the spurge family.
| Scientific Name: | Acalypha rhomboidea |
| Synonym: | Acalypha virginica var. rhomboidea |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Common Name: | Common Threeseed Mercury, Rhombic Copperleaf |
| Authority: | Raf. |
| Etymology: | Acalypha is Greek for nettle, and rhomboidea is latin for appearing rhombic, referring to the shape of the leaves. |
| C Value: | 0 |
| Wetness: | FACU |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 5 |
| Duration: | Annual |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Imperfect |
| Flower Shape: | N/A |
| Flower # of Parts: | 3 |
| Flower Color: | Inconspicuous |
| Growth Habit: | Forb |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
| Leaf Shape: | Ovate (widest below middle) |
| Leaf Shape Term: | |
| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
| Leaf Toothing: | bluntly serrate |
| Stem Surface: | Pubescent |
| Trunk/Bark: | Herbaceous |
| Armature: | None |
| Twig Characteristics: | Herbaceous |
| Habitat: | Forest, Roadside, Fields, Lawn, Glade |
| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | This species has wider leaves than the other Acalypha species in Illinois. |
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| Humor: | I can't remember the name of this plant for the Acalypha me! |
| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |