Acalypha integrifolia explained

Acalypha integrifolia is a species of flowering plant in the botanical family Euphorbiaceae. It is locally used as a medicinal plant. Leaf decoctions are drunk to treat intestinal worms.^[1]

Geographic distribution

Acalypha integrifolia occurs in Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius. It is relatively common.

others

This plant is a host plant of the butterfly Neptis dumetorum.

External links

• PROTA4U on Acalypha integrifolia
• All The Plants

Notes and References

1. Schmelzer, G.H. & Gurib-Fakim, A. (Editors), 2008. Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 11(1). Medicinal plants 1. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen, Netherlands / Backhuys Publishers, Leiden, Netherlands / CTA, Wageningen, Netherlands. 791 pp.