Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
ficoidea
ID:
529222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware 2: 66 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528554



Common Names

  • Joseph's Coat
  • Parrot Leaf
  • Calico Plant


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Synonyms

  • Telanthera ficoidea (L.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Steiremis ficoidea Raf. [unknown]
  • Paronychia ficoidea (L.) Desf. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes ficoidea Lam. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera brachiata hort. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera diffusa Schacht [unknown]
  • Alternanthera ficoidea brachiata Uline & W.L.Bray [unknown]
  • Alternanthera ficoidea diffusa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alternanthera ficoidea erecta (Mart.) Pedersen [unknown]
  • Alternanthera ficoidea radicans (Mart.) Pedersen [unknown]
  • Alternanthera polygonoides diffusa Moq. ex Hicken [unknown]
  • Alternanthera polygonoides glabrescens Gris [unknown]
  • Alternanthera tenella Colla [unknown]
  • Alternanthera triandra Steud. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia brachiata Schrad. ex Seub. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia ficoidea Mart. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia polygonoides erecta Mart. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia polygonoides radicans Mart. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena ficoidea L. [unknown]
  • Illecebrum ficoideum (L.) L. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia brachiata Schrad. ex Moq. [deprecated]

Description

Alternanthera ficoidea (also called Figleaf Alternanthera, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South America. It has a prostrate 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 ficoidea 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 ficoidea has small white flowers and small black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alternanthera ficoidea is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Alternanthera ficoidea

Alternanthera ficoidea is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Alternanthera ficoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera ficoidea?

Alternanthera ficoidea

What is the common name of Alternanthera ficoidea?

Fig-leaved Alternanthera

What is the family of Alternanthera ficoidea?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2631162: Based on the initial data import
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.