Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
muscoides
ID:
529370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 4: 122 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528702



Common Names

  • Alternanthera muscoides
  • Mossy Joyweed
  • Mossy Alternanthera


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Description

Alternanthera muscoides (also called Moss Leaf Alternanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with bright green leaves and pink flowers. It is found in moist, tropical regions and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Alternanthera muscoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alternanthera muscoides 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 muscoides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. The seed should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-drained seed raising mix. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilised every few months.

Where to Find Alternanthera muscoides

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

Alternanthera muscoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera muscoides?

Alternanthera muscoides

What is the common name of Alternanthera muscoides?

Moss-like Joyweed

What is the natural habitat of Alternanthera muscoides?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2631306: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.