Acalypha villicaulis

Acalypha villicaulis is a species in the botanical family Euphorbiaceae. In tropical Africa it is widely used as a medicinal plant.

Geographic distribution
Acalypha villicaulis occurs throughout tropical Africa, except humid central Africa.

Synonyms

 * Acalypha brachiata C.Krauss
 * Acalypha petiolaris Hochst. ex C.Krauss
 * Acalypha senensis Klotzsch