Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
paronychioides
ID:
529391

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Voy. Distr. Diam. 2(2): 43 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528723



Common Names

  • Alternanthera paronychioides
  • Forked Joyweed
  • Forked Alternanthera


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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes chacoensis Standl. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes paronychioides hort. ex Schinz [unknown]
  • Alternanthera achyrantha angustifolia Mart. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera austrotrinidadis (Ssgth.) Pedersen [unknown]
  • Alternanthera ficoidea normalis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alternanthera leucantha Moq. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera paronychioides amazonica Huber [unknown]
  • Alternanthera paronychioides floribunda Hoehne [unknown]
  • Alternanthera paronychioides ovata Chodat [unknown]
  • Alternanthera polygonoides austrotrinitatis Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera polygonoides ficoidea (L.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Alternanthera polygonoides halimioides Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera polygonoides pubescens Diogo [unknown]
  • Alternanthera polygonoides radicans (Moq.) M.Gómez [unknown]
  • Alternanthera virgata Spreng. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia polygonoides Mart. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia polygonoides diffusa Mart. [unknown]
  • Telanthera polygonoides brachiata Moq. [unknown]
  • Telanthera polygonoides diffusa (Mart.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Teleianthera manillensis Walp. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera amoena Voss ex K.Heyne [unknown]
  • Alternanthera polygonoides glabrescens Griseb. [deprecated]

Description

Alternanthera paronychioides (also called Paronychia Joyweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alternanthera paronychioides var. pilosa Suess.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alternanthera paronychioides 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 paronychioides 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 paronychioides

Alternanthera paronychioides is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Alternanthera paronychioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera paronychioides?

Alternanthera paronychioides

What is the family of Alternanthera paronychioides?

Amaranthaceae

What is the habitat of Alternanthera paronychioides?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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