Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
martii
ID:
529338

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 16(13): 10 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528670



Common Names

  • Alternanthera martii
  • Mart's Joyweed
  • Mart Alternanthera


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Synonyms

  • Telanthera martii Moq. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes bastosiana Standl. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes martii Standl. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes pinheirensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera bastosiana Glaz. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera martii bastosiana (Glaz.) Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera martii pinheirensis Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera pinheirensis Glaz. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera villosa D.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Brandesia villosa Mart. [unknown]

Description

Alternanthera martii (also called Mart's Alternanthera, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has small, 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 martii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alternanthera martii is small, white and star-shaped. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alternanthera martii is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is the easiest way to propagate this plant, as it can be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. Make sure to keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cuttings to take root.

Where to Find Alternanthera martii

Alternanthera martii can be found in tropical areas of South America, such as Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Alternanthera martii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera martii?

Alternanthera martii

What is the common name of Alternanthera martii?

Mart's Joyweed

What is the natural habitat of Alternanthera martii?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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,

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