ZZ Acalypha hellwigii
Warb.
Euphorbiaceae Edible: Medicine
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A scrambling tropical shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family, growing to about 5 m tall. It is found from sea level to 2,500 m elevation.
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Medicinal Uses
Used medicinally.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows from sea level to 2,500 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia,
Synonyms
Acalypha explorationis Airy ShawAcalypha nematorhachis K. Schum. & Lauterb.Acalypha scandens Warb.Acalypha sogerensis S. Mooreand others
Also Known As
Bluwa
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
