Status:
valid
Authors:
Chodat
Source:
cmp
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 18: 257, 292 (1926 publ. 1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528451
Common Names
- Aquatic Alternanthera
- Joseph's Coat
- Parrot Leaf
Synonyms
- Achyranthes hassleriana Standl. [unknown]
- Alternanthera hassleriana Chodat [unknown]
- Mogiphanes aquatica D.Parodi [unknown]
Description
Alternanthera aquatica (also called Water Alternanthera, Water Joyweed, and Water Alternanthera Joyweed, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant with small, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in shallow water and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Alternanthera aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Alternanthera aquatica are small and white, and arranged in dense, terminal spikes. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alternanthera aquatica can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and should be kept moist. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Alternanthera aquatica
Alternanthera aquatica is native to South America and is found in moist, open areas.
Alternanthera aquatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alternanthera aquatica?
Alternanthera aquatica
What is the natural habitat of Alternanthera aquatica?
It is found in wetland habitats in South America.
What is the size of Alternanthera aquatica?
It is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall.
Species in the Alternanthera genus
Alternanthera acaulis,
Alternanthera adscendens,
Alternanthera albida,
Alternanthera albosquarrosa,
Alternanthera albotomentosa,
Alternanthera altacruzensis,
Alternanthera aquatica,
Alternanthera arequipensis,
Alternanthera areschougii,
Alternanthera aristata,
Alternanthera asterotricha,
Alternanthera aurata,
Alternanthera bahiensis,
Alternanthera bettzickiana,
Alternanthera boliviana,
Alternanthera brasiliana,
Alternanthera calcicola,
Alternanthera cana,
Alternanthera canescens,
Alternanthera capituliflora,
Alternanthera caracasana,
Alternanthera cinerella,
Alternanthera collina,
Alternanthera congesta,
Alternanthera cordobensis,
Alternanthera coriacea,
Alternanthera corymbiformis,
Alternanthera costaricensis,
Alternanthera crassifolia,
Alternanthera crucis,
Alternanthera decurrens,
Alternanthera dendrotricha,
Alternanthera dominii,
Alternanthera dubia,
Alternanthera echinocephala,
Alternanthera elongata,
Alternanthera fasciculata,
Alternanthera fastigiata,
Alternanthera ficoidea,
Alternanthera filifolia,
Alternanthera flava,
Alternanthera flavescens,
Alternanthera flavicoma,
Alternanthera flavida,
Alternanthera flosculosa,
Alternanthera frutescens,
Alternanthera galapagensis,
Alternanthera geniculata,
Alternanthera glaucescens,
Alternanthera glaziovii,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,