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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