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Acalypha L.

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Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 288.jpg

Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 288.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 291.jpg

Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 291.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 289.jpg

Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 289.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 290.jpg

Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 290.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05.  292.jpg

Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 292.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 293.jpg

Acalypha, Croat94637--Ecuador. Prov. Pichincha. Nono-Tandayapa. 14 Feb 05. 293.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (6).jpg

Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (6).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (3).jpg

Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (3).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (4).jpg

Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (4).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (2).jpg

Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (2).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (5).jpg

Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (5).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (1).jpg

Acalypha, Farfan 694--Peru. Edo. Madre de Dios. ACEER Res. Ctr. Pan de Arbol Trial. 19 Oct 05. 097 (1).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Krantzkloof Nat. Pres. 28 Sep 03. 033.jpg

Acalypha--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Krantzkloof Nat. Pres. 28 Sep 03. 033.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Krantzkloof Nat. Pres. 28 Sep 03. 034.jpg

Acalypha--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Krantzkloof Nat. Pres. 28 Sep 03. 034.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Krantzkloof Nat. Pres. 28 Sep 03. 031.jpg

Acalypha--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Krantzkloof Nat. Pres. 28 Sep 03. 031.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Krantzkloof Nat. Pres. 28 Sep 03. 032.jpg

Acalypha--So. Africa. KwaZuluNatal. Krantzkloof Nat. Pres. 28 Sep 03. 032.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 028.jpg

Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 028.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 027.jpg

Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 027.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 031.jpg

Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 031.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 030.jpg

Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 030.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 032.jpg

Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 032.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 026.jpg

Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 026.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 029.jpg

Acalypha, DNeill15707--Ecuador. Prov. Zamora Ch. Rio Nangaritza ca Las Orquideas. 15 Sep 07. 029.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Croat 96150--Ecuador. Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil. 22 Mar 06. 002 (4).jpg

Acalypha, Croat 96150--Ecuador. Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil. 22 Mar 06. 002 (4).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Croat 96150--Ecuador. Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil. 22 Mar 06. 002.jpg

Acalypha, Croat 96150--Ecuador. Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil. 22 Mar 06. 002.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Croat 96150--Ecuador. Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil. 22 Mar 06. 002 (2).jpg

Acalypha, Croat 96150--Ecuador. Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil. 22 Mar 06. 002 (2).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Croat 96150--Ecuador. Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil. 22 Mar 06. 002 (3).jpg

Acalypha, Croat 96150--Ecuador. Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil. 22 Mar 06. 002 (3).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha, Croat 96150--Ecuador. Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil. 22 Mar 06. 002 (1).jpg

Acalypha, Croat 96150--Ecuador. Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil. 22 Mar 06. 002 (1).jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 374.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 374.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 370.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 370.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 365.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 365.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 368.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 368.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 373.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 373.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 362.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 362.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 380.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 380.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 381.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 381.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 378.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 378.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 375.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 375.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 372.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 372.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff.,RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 371.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff.,RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 371.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 360.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 360.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 369.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 369.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 382.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 382.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 366.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 366.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 384.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 384.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 385.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 385.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 367.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 367.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 364.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 364.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 383.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 383.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

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Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 363.jpg

Acalypha lyallii vel aff., RRanaivojaona1321--Madag. Prov. Fianar. Ranomafana Nat. Pk. 10 Jan 06. 363.jpg

By Christopher Davidson

CC-BY-NC-SA-4.0

Native to 210 botanical countries across Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, Pacific, Northern America, and Southern America; introduced into Bulgaria, Canary Is., Chagos Archipelago, Gulf States, Hawaii, Italy, Line Is., Madeira, Marianas, Marquesas, Marshall Is., Nauru, Niue, Norfolk Is., North Caucasus, Rodrigues, Romania, Seychelles, Tadzhikistan, Tokelau-Manihiki, Transcaucasus, Tuamotu, Türkiye, Ukraine, West Siberia; extinct in St.Helena (source: POWO). Flora of the World documents 15 occurrences across 5 countries.

Distribution

Distribution from Plants of the World Online (POWO). View the accepted name on POWO

Occurrences

Croat, T 94637

February 14, 2005

Location

Ecuador, Carchi (Tulcán Canton)

0.802222, -77.929167

Location Remarks

Paramo del Angel, along road from El Chical to Tulcán, 68.1 km E of El Chical, 13.6 km W of Tufiño plaza. 3200 m elev.

Collectors

Tom B. Croat, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Shrub 2.5 m tall; inflorescence greenish.

Not collected

August 2, 2007

Location

Mexico, Chiapas (Tomatlan)

19.888444, -105.414111

Location Remarks

Tortugero La Gloria Research Station. Beach dunes

Collectors

No collectors specified

Ranaivojaona, R 1321

January 10, 2006

Location

Madagascar, Vatovavy-Fitovinany (Ifanadiana)

-21.331944, 47.673889

Location Remarks

About 7 km E of Ifandiana on National Route 45. Vegetation overhanging roadside along southern side of road. Degraded.

Collectors

Rolland Ranaivojaona, Zachary Scott Rogers, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Croat, T 94637

February 14, 2005

Location

Ecuador, Pichincha (Quito)

0.021944, -78.746944

Location Remarks

Along road between Tandayapa and Mindo, vicinity of Bellavisata Tourist Lodge, 6.5 km N of Tandayapa on old road from Nono to Mindo. 2270 m elev.

Collectors

Tom B. Croat, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Shrub 2.5 m tall; inflorescence greenish.

Croat, T 93542A

August 18, 2004

Location

Ecuador, Napo (El Chaco Canton)

-0.096111, -77.816667

Location Remarks

Along road from Baeza to Lago Agrio, 10 km SE of Manuel Galindo.

Collectors

Tom B. Croat, Geneviève Ferry, Christopher Davidson

Notes

I think this "A" number should be assigned to this Acalypha, not another Phytolacca, as on Tropicos.

Martinez-Camilo, R 769

March 19, 2003

Location

Mexico, Chiapas (San Fernando)

16.950278, -93.280278

Location Remarks

Cerro La Marimba, Cerca de Rivera San Jorge. Acahual de selva mediana.

Collectors

Ruben Martínez-Camilo

Pérez Farrera M.A. 2821

March 16, 2003

Location

Mexico, Chiapas (Ocozocoautla de Espinosa)

16.866667, -93.333333

Location Remarks

Municipio San Fernando. Cerro la Marimba.

Collectors

Miguel Angel Pérez Farrera

Croat, T 95931

March 15, 2006

Location

Ecuador, Pichincha (Quito)

0.021944, -78.746944

Location Remarks

Along road between Tandayapa and Mindo, vicinity of Bellavisata Tourist Lodge, 6.5 km N of Tandayapa on old road from Nono to Mindo. 2270 m elev.

Collectors

Tom B. Croat, Christopher Davidson, Sharon R. Christoph

Notes

Shrub 1-2 m tall, branches pendent down a steep bank; inflorescence whitish; pistillate green with red styles.

Croat, T 93433

August 15, 2004

Location

Ecuador, Cotopaxi, Latacunga (Mejía Canton)

-0.610278, -78.477167

Location Remarks

Parque Nacional Cotopaxi: Laguna de Limpiopungo. Colecciones en y alrededor de la laguna. Páramo. 3863 m elev.

Collectors

Tom B. Croat, Geneviève Ferry, Christopher Davidson

Notes

Shrub 1.2 m tall; inflorescence green, tinged red.

Croat T.B. 96150

March 22, 2006

Location

Ecuador, Guayas, Guayaquil (Jardin Botanico de Guayaquil)

Location Remarks

Zona Norte in Guayaquil, suburb of Las Orquideas, Avenida Francisco de Orellana.

Collectors

Tom B. Croat

Notes

Herbaceous, 0.3-0.5 m tall; inflorescence greenish.

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malpighiales

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Acalypha

Authorship

L.

Taxonomic Opinions

GBIF