Common Copperleaf

Overview

The Common Copperleaf (Acalypha rhomboidea) is a perennial herb with small oval-shaped leaves with carefully arranged copper-colored veins. It produces small fruits and white, yellow, pink or red flowers throughout the growing season. The bright colors on the foliage makes it a beautiful native of tropical areas, from Central America through South America and the Caribbean. The glossy leaves are especially attractive when you combine the red veins with yellow edges. It is used as an ornamental plant and can be grown as a houseplant as it is easy to maintain. It works well in tropical gardens as a filler plant adding color to landscape.

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