Acalypha integrifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus: | Acalypha |
Species: | A. integrifolia |
Binomial name | |
Acalypha integrifolia Willd. |
Acalypha integrifolia is a species in the botanical family Euphorbiaceae. It is locally used as a medicinal plant. Leaf decoctions are drunk to treat intestinal worms.[1]
Acalypha integrifolia occurs in Madagascar, Reunion and Mauritius. It is relatively common.