Asian copperleaf
Acalypha australis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows between 100-1,200 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Central Asia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, Philippines, SE Asia, Tajikistan, Vietnam
How it is used for food
It is sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Leaves, leaves - tea
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Niǎo tà má