Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
congesta
ID:
529183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suess. & O.Stützer ex O.Stützer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 88: 44 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528515

Common Names

  • Congesta Alternanthera
  • Alternanthera Congesta
  • Dense Alternanthera

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Description

Alternanthera congesta (also called Chinese Rice Flower, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alternanthera congesta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alternanthera congesta 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 congesta 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 congesta

Alternanthera congesta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Alternanthera congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera congesta?

Alternanthera congesta

What is the common name of Alternanthera congesta?

Congested Alternanthera

What is the family of Alternanthera congesta?

Amaranthaceae

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-2631126: Based on the initial data import
Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
Olga Stützer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Stützer' in the authors string.