Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
bettzickiana
ID:
529143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) G.Nicholson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Ill. Dict. Gard. 1: 59 (1884).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528475

Common Names

  • Bettzickiana Alternanthera
  • Alternanthera Bettzickiana
  • Bettzick's Alternanthera

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Synonyms

  • Telanthera bettzickiana Regel [unknown]
  • Achyranthes bettzickiana (Regel) Standl. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera amabilis hort. ex Lem. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera amabilis tricolor Linden & André [unknown]
  • Alternanthera amoena (Lem.) Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera amoena amabilis (Lem.) Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera amoena reinhardii Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera amoena rosea Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera amoena sessilis Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera amoena spectabilis Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera amoena typica Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera articulata O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Alternanthera articulata capitellata O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Alternanthera articulata capitulifera O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Alternanthera articulata minuta O.Stützer [unknown]
  • Alternanthera bettzickiana aurea Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera bettzickiana kurzii Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera bettzickiana spathulata (Lem.) Seub. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera bettzickiana spathulata (Lem.) Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera coerilis hort. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera cyclophylla Schinz [unknown]
  • Alternanthera ficoidea amoena (Lem.) L.B.Sm. & Downs [unknown]
  • Alternanthera ficoidea bettzickiana (Regel) Backer [unknown]
  • Alternanthera ficoidea spathulata (Lem.) L.B.Sm. & Downs [unknown]
  • Alternanthera ficoides bettzickiana (Regel) Backer [deprecated]
  • Alternanthera kerberi Uline & W.L.Bray [unknown]
  • Alternanthera paronychioides hort. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Alternanthera paronychioides bettzickiana (Regel) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Alternanthera purpurea hort. ex Pynaert [unknown]
  • Alternanthera reinhardii hort. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera rosea Voss [unknown]
  • Alternanthera sessilis amoena Lem. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera spathulata Lem. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera tenella bettzickiana (Regel) Veldkamp [unknown]
  • Alternanthera variegata K.Koch [unknown]
  • Alternanthera versicolor aurea Voss [unknown]
  • Amarantesia brasiliensis hort. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Achyranthes picta Passer. [unknown]
  • Telanthera picta K.Koch [unknown]

Description

Alternanthera bettzickiana (also called Betzick's Alternanthera, Betzick's Joyweed, and Betzick's 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 moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Alternanthera bettzickiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alternanthera bettzickiana has small, white flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alternanthera bettzickiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of heat and humidity and is drought-tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Alternanthera bettzickiana

Alternanthera bettzickiana can be found in Brazil and Argentina.

Alternanthera bettzickiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera bettzickiana?

Alternanthera bettzickiana

What is the family of Alternanthera bettzickiana?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Alternanthera bettzickiana?

Bettzick's Joyweed

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2631089: Based on the initial data import
George Nicholson (1847-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Nicholson' in the authors string.
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.