Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 538 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528771
Common Names
- Alternanthera porrigens
- Stalked Joyweed
- Stalked Alternanthera
Synonyms
- Achyranthes bangii Standl. [unknown]
- Achyranthes porrigens Jacq. [unknown]
- Alternanthera bangii (Rusby) auct. [deprecated]
- Alternanthera paniculata Kunth [unknown]
- Alternanthera piurensis Standl. [unknown]
- Celosia elongata Spreng. [unknown]
- Celosia peruviana Zuccagni [unknown]
- Gomphrena fruticosa hort. ex Moq. [unknown]
- Gomphrena fulgens hort. ex Moq. [unknown]
- Gomphrena purpurea hort. ex Moq. [unknown]
- Gomphrena trichotoma hort. ex Moq. [unknown]
- Telanthera bangii Rusby [unknown]
- Telanthera elongata nigriceps Moq. [unknown]
- Telanthera gomphrenoides Moq. [unknown]
- Telanthera gomphrenoides ovata Moq. [unknown]
- Telanthera luzuloides Moq. [unknown]
- Illecebrum paniculatum Spreng. [unknown]
- Telanthera paniculata Moq. [unknown]
- Mogiphanes paniculata Rusby [unknown]
- Celosia peruviana Zuccagni [unknown]
- Illecebrum gomphrenoides Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]
- Telanthera porrigens Moq. [unknown]
- Telanthera riveti Danguy & Chermezon [unknown]
- Alternanthera porrigens porrigens [unknown]
Description
Alternanthera porrigens (also called 'Spreading Joyweed', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry grassland and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alternanthera porrigens 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 porrigens 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 porrigens is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Alternanthera porrigens
Alternanthera porrigens is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Alternanthera porrigens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alternanthera porrigens?
Alternanthera porrigens
What is the common name of Alternanthera porrigens?
Spreading Joyweed
What is the natural habitat of Alternanthera porrigens?
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,