Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Chodat
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 3: 355 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528795
Common Names
- Joseph's Coat
- Parrot Leaf
- Calico Plant
Synonyms
- Mogiphanes ramosissima Mart. [unknown]
- Mogiphanes villosa Mart. [unknown]
- Mogiphanes virgata Schrad. [unknown]
- Telanthera brasiliana villosa Moq. [unknown]
- Telanthera ramosissima (Mart.) Moq. [unknown]
- Telanthera virgata Moq. [unknown]
- Telanthera moquinii Webb ex Moq. [unknown]
- Achyranthes jacquinii Standl. [unknown]
- Achyranthes ramosissima (Mart.) Standl. [unknown]
- Alternanthera brasiliana moquinii Uline & W.L.Bray [unknown]
- Alternanthera brasiliana strigosa Kuntze [unknown]
- Alternanthera brasiliana villosa Kuntze [unknown]
- Alternanthera dentata (Moench) Stuchl. [unknown]
- Alternanthera moquinii (Webb ex Moq.) Dusén [unknown]
- Alternanthera moquinii villosa Dusén [unknown]
- Alternanthera ramosissima missionum Pedersen [unknown]
- Alternanthera ramosissima reptans Pedersen [unknown]
- Alternanthera strigosa Hassk. [unknown]
- Alternanthera virgata Suess. [unknown]
- Celosia altissima Salzm. ex Moq. [unknown]
- Celosia diffusa Hoffmanns. ex Seub. [unknown]
- Mogiphanes brasiliensis Mart. [unknown]
- Telanthera brasiliana grisea Chodat [unknown]
Description
Alternanthera ramosissima (also called 'Branching 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 ramosissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alternanthera ramosissima 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 ramosissima 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 ramosissima
Alternanthera ramosissima is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Alternanthera ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alternanthera ramosissima?
Alternanthera ramosissima
What family does Alternanthera ramosissima belong to?
Amaranthaceae
What is the common name of Alternanthera ramosissima?
Branching Joyweed
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,