Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
peruviana
ID:
529407

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moq.) Suess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 35: 302. 1934

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528739

Common Names

  • Alternanthera peruviana
  • Peruvian Joyweed
  • Peruvian Alternanthera

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Synonyms

  • Alternanthera ochracea ex Suesseng. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera peruviana globifera Suess. [unknown]
  • Telanthera peruviana Moq. [unknown]

Description

Alternanthera peruviana (also called Peruvian 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 peruviana 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 peruviana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alternanthera peruviana 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 peruviana

Alternanthera peruviana is native to South America and can be found in Peru.

Alternanthera peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera peruviana?

Alternanthera peruviana

What is the common name of Alternanthera peruviana?

Peruvian Joyweed

What is the natural habitat of Alternanthera peruviana?

Wetlands, ditches, and disturbed areas

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-2631342: Based on the initial data import
Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.