Status:
valid
Authors:
Roem. & Schult.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 5: 564 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528774
Common Names
- Joseph's Coat
- Parrot Leaf
- Calico Plant
Synonyms
- Achyranthes novae-brasilianae Thouin ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Everion interrupta Raf. [unknown]
- Gomphrena procumbens Zuccagni [unknown]
Description
Alternanthera procumbens (also called 'Prostrate 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 20 cm tall. It is native to South America and is found in grassland and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Alternanthera procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alternanthera procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens
Alternanthera procumbens is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Alternanthera procumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alternanthera procumbens?
Alternanthera procumbens
What is the common name of Alternanthera procumbens?
Prostrate Joyweed
What is the natural habitat of Alternanthera procumbens?
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,