Acalypha bipartita — a medium houseplant
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Acalypha bipartita

Acalypha Bipartita

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Acalypha bipartita is a species in the botanical family Euphorbiaceae. It occurs widely in Africa where it is eaten as a vegetable, or fed to animals. The leaves are considered nutritious, as they contain a high concentration of calcium. It is often found as undergrowth in the forest, on the edges of the forest, and in wooded grasslands, particularly in Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, eastern Zaire, Burundi, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The stems are often used in making baskets.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Acalypha
Family
Euphorbiaceae
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