ACALYPHA WILKES1ANA 
Acaijpha — a name given to the European nettle, whose leaves bear 
some resemblance to the leaves of this genus. 
copper leaf, three seeded 
mercury. 
Euphorbiaceae. 
Country of origin : South Sea Islands, Oceania. 
Colour: flowers insignificant, leaves 
large and coppery. 
Garden use: hedges, adds colour to a shrub- 
bery or as a bush on its own. 
Propagation: cuttings. 
A, female inflorescence. 
B, bract of female flower. 
C, male flower in face view. 
D, winged seed detached from bract. 
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