Acalypha villicaulis explained
Acalypha villicaulis is a species in the botanical family Euphorbiaceae. In tropical Africa it is widely used as a medicinal plant.[1]
Geographic distribution
Acalypha villicaulis occurs throughout tropical Africa, except humid central Africa.
Synonyms
- Acalypha brachiata C.Krauss
- Acalypha petiolaris Hochst. ex C.Krauss
- Acalypha senensis Klotzsch[2]
External links
Notes and References
- 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.
- http://www.ville-ge.ch/musinfo/bd/cjb/africa/details.php?langue=an&id=107062 African Plant Database
