NIH MeSH · D065815Organisms
Acalypha
Also known asAcalyphas · Acalypha indica · Kuppaimeni · Chenille Plant · Chenille Plants · Plant, Chenille · Plants, Chenille · Acalypha hispida · Acalypha wilkesiana · Acalypha wilkesianas · wilkesiana, Acalypha · wilkesianas, Acalypha
Definition
Nettle-like plants in the subfamily Acalyphoideae. Acalypha is the largest genus in the Euphorbiaceae family.
MeSH classification
- B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.797.438.038
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Common questions about Acalypha
What does Acalypha mean in medicine?
Nettle-like plants in the subfamily Acalyphoideae. Acalypha is the largest genus in the Euphorbiaceae family. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Acalypha known by any other names?
Yes. Acalypha is also referred to as Acalyphas, Acalypha indica, Kuppaimeni, Chenille Plant in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Acalypha sit in the medical classification?
Acalypha falls under the broader medical category "Organisms" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: B01.875.800.575.912.250.859.797.438.038). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D065815) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗