Which genus containes more species: Heracleum or Curcuma?
Heracleum (plant) Heracleum is a genus of about 60 species (depending on taxonomic interpretation) of biennial and perennial herbs in the carrot family Apiaceae. They are found throughout the temperate northern hemisphere and in high mountains as far south as Ethiopia. Common names for the genus or its species include hogweed and cow parsnip.
Acalypha Acalypha is a genus of flowering plants in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is the sole genus of the subtribe Acalyphinae. It is one of the largest euphorb genera, with approximately 450 to 462 species. The genus name "Acalypha" is from the Greek ακαλεφης, "akalephes" ("nettle"), and was inspired by the nettle-like leaves. General common names include copperleaf.