Status:
valid
Authors:
Miers ex Pedersen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Adansonia ser. 3, 19: 221. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528737
Common Names
- Alternanthera pennelliana
- Pennell's Joyweed
- Pennell's Alternanthera
Synonyms
- Alternanthera geniculata (S.Moore) R.E.Fr. [unknown]
Description
Alternanthera pennelliana (also called Pennell's Joyweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alternanthera pennelliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alternanthera pennelliana is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alternanthera pennelliana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-drained seed raising mix. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilised every few months.
Where to Find Alternanthera pennelliana
Alternanthera pennelliana is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Alternanthera pennelliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alternanthera pennelliana?
Alternanthera pennelliana
What is the family of Alternanthera pennelliana?
Amaranthaceae
What is the habitat of Alternanthera pennelliana?
Tropical 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,