Acalypha Holand Red

Acalypha is a genus of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole genus of the subtribe Acalyphinae. It is one of the largest euphorb genera, with approximately 450 to 462 species The genus name Acalypha is from the Ancient Greek, an alternative form of (akalḗphē) and was inspired by the nettle-like leaves.