Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
529346

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 352 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528678

Common Names

  • Alternanthera mexicana
  • Mexican Joyweed
  • Mexican Alternanthera

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Synonyms

  • Alternanthera mexicana divergens Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera mexicana gracilis Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera mexicana lanuginosa Suess. [unknown]

Description

Alternanthera mexicana (also called Mexican Alternanthera, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Mexico. 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 mexicana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alternanthera mexicana is small, white and star-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alternanthera mexicana is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Alternanthera mexicana

Alternanthera mexicana can be found in moist areas of Central America, such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Alternanthera mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera mexicana?

Alternanthera mexicana

What is the common name of Alternanthera mexicana?

Mexican Joyweed

What is the natural habitat of Alternanthera mexicana?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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,