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Smith, R.W.
Acalypha persimilis
Acalypha persimilis Müll.Arg.
Hornbeam Copperleaf
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family)
Synonym(s): Acalypha caroliniana, Acalypha ostryifolia, Acalypha setosa
USDA Symbol: ACPE85
USDA Native Status: L48 (I), PR (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Margin: Dentate
Leaf Base: Cordate
Inflorescence: Axillary , Terminal
Fruit Type: Capsule , Caryopsis
Flower: Petals absent.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green , BrownBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: Male flowers axillary, female flowers terminal
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , AZ , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MO , MS , NC , NE , NM , OH , OK , SC , TN , TX , VA , WVGrowing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Dry , Moist
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Patsy Glenn Refuge, c/o Wimberley Birding Society - Wimberley, TX
Natural Biodiversity - Johnstown, PA
Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX
Additional resources
USDA: Find Acalypha persimilis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Acalypha persimilis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Acalypha persimilis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2026-04-04Research By: Emma Ericksen