Acalypha are flowering tropical plants native to North America and commonly known as copperleaf. They are members of the Euphorbiaceae family.
Acalypha Chamaedrifolia or the Red Cat's Tail was filmed in Kew Gardens although it has not yet been shown in my Youtube videos.
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Acalypha Hispida is commonly known as the Chenille Plant and has been filmed in Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Kew and the Eden Project Rainforest Biome.
Acalypha Wilkesiana is commonly known as Jacob's Coat and was filmed in Staunton and the Eden Project Rainforest Biome.