Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
brasiliana
ID:
529151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 537 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528483

Common Names

  • Brasiliana Alternanthera
  • Alternanthera Brasiliana
  • Brazilian Alternanthera

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Synonyms

  • Mogiphanes straminea Mart. [unknown]
  • Philoxerus brasiliana Sm. [unknown]
  • Telanthera brasiliana Moq. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes brasiliana (L.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brasiliana angustifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brasiliana bicolor Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brasiliana glabriuscula Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brasiliana longiseta Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brasiliana obtusifolia Kuntze & V.Chandra [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brasiliana rubicunda Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brasiliana sericea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brasiliana straminea Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera dentata pubescens Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera dentata rubiginosa Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera moquinii grandiceps Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera straminea (Mart.) Suess. [unknown]
  • Caraxeron brasiliense Raf. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena brasiliana L. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena brasiliensis L. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena brasiliensis Jacq. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena dentata Moench [unknown]
  • Gomphrena patula J.C.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera dentata (Moench) Scheygr. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena brasiliensis Lam. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes geniculata Pav. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brasiliana jacquinii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brasiliana brasiliana [unknown]
  • Alternanthera dentata Scheygrond [deprecated]
  • Alternanthera straminea Suess. [unknown]

Description

Alternanthera brasiliana (also called Brazilian Alternanthera, Brazilian Joyweed, and Brazilian Alternanthera Joyweed, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant with small, white flowers. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alternanthera brasiliana 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 brasiliana 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 brasiliana

Alternanthera brasiliana can be found in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.

Alternanthera brasiliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera brasiliana?

Alternanthera brasiliana

What is the family of Alternanthera brasiliana?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Alternanthera brasiliana?

Brazilian 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-2631098: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.