Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
grandis
ID:
529279

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eliasson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 28(44): 99 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528611



Common Names

  • Joseph's Coat
  • Parrot Leaf
  • Calico Plant


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Description

Alternanthera grandis (also called Large Joseph's Coat, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and its stems are usually reddish-purple. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Alternanthera grandis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Alternanthera grandis is small, yellowish-white, fragrant and bisexual. The seed is small, ovoid and black. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alternanthera grandis 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 grandis

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

Alternanthera grandis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera grandis?

Alternanthera grandis

What is the family of Alternanthera grandis?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Alternanthera grandis?

Large 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2631217: Based on the initial data import
Uno H. Eliasson (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eliasson' in the authors string.