Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
littoralis
ID:
529313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauv. ex Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware 2: 72 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528645

Common Names

  • Joseph's Coat
  • Parrot Leaf
  • Calico Plant

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Synonyms

  • Telanthera maritima (Mart.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Telanthera maritima communis (A.St.-Hil.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Telanthera maritima concatenata (A.St.-Hil.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Telanthera maritima parvifolia (A.St.-Hil.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera ficoidea Griseb. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera littoralis guineensis Pedersen [unknown]
  • Alternanthera littoralis maritima (Mart.) Pedersen [unknown]
  • Alternanthera maritima (Mart.) A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera maritima communis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera maritima concatenata A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera maritima parvifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia maritima Mart. [unknown]
  • Celosia arenaria Salzm. ex Seub. [unknown]
  • Illecebrum maritimum (Mart.) Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Alternanthera littoralis (also called Coastal Alternanthera, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and its stems are usually reddish-purple. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Alternanthera littoralis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alternanthera littoralis var. sparmannii (Moq.) Pedersen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alternanthera littoralis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alternanthera littoralis is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is the easiest way to propagate this plant, as it can be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. Make sure to keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cuttings to take root.

Where to Find Alternanthera littoralis

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

Alternanthera littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera littoralis?

Alternanthera littoralis

What is the common name of Alternanthera littoralis?

Littoral joyweed

What is the natural habitat of Alternanthera littoralis?

Forests, shrublands, and grasslands in temperate and subtropical regions

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,