Status:
valid
Authors:
(Willd.) Schinz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 16c: 75 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528545
Common Names
- Joseph's Coat
- Parrot Leaf
- Calico Plant
Synonyms
- Achyranthes elongata Standl. [unknown]
- Alternanthera elongata major Suess. [unknown]
- Alternanthera elongata minor Suess. [unknown]
- Alternanthera elongata nigriceps Suess. [unknown]
- Gomphrena elongata Willd. [unknown]
- Telanthera elongata Moq. [unknown]
- Alternanthera elongata elongata [unknown]
Description
Alternanthera elongata (also called Slender Joyweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South America. It has a spreading growth habit and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It is found in moist areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Alternanthera elongata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Alternanthera elongata has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alternanthera elongata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and should be kept moist. Fertilize the plant every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Alternanthera elongata
Alternanthera elongata is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Alternanthera elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alternanthera elongata?
Alternanthera elongata
What is the common name of Alternanthera elongata?
Elongated Alternanthera
What is the family of Alternanthera elongata?
Amaranthaceae
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,