Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
philoxeroides
ID:
529411

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 36 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528743



Common Names

  • Alternanthera philoxeroides
  • Alligator Weed
  • Alligator Plant


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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes paludosa Bunbury [unknown]
  • Achyranthes philoxeroides (Mart.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera philoxerina Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera philoxeroides acutifolia Moq. ex Hicken [unknown]
  • Alternanthera philoxeroides acutifolia (Moq.) Pedersen [unknown]
  • Alternanthera philoxeroides angustifolia Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera philoxeroides lancifolia Chodat [unknown]
  • Alternanthera philoxeroides luxurians Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera philoxeroides obtusifolia Moq. ex Hicken [unknown]
  • Alternanthera philoxeroides phyllantha R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera philoxeroides platyphylla (Seub.) R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia philoxeroides Mart. [unknown]
  • Celosia amphibia Salzm. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia philoxeroides acutifolia Mart. [unknown]
  • Bucholzia philoxeroides obtusifolia Mart. [unknown]
  • Telanthera philoxeroides Moq. [unknown]
  • Telanthera philoxeroides denticulata Seub. [unknown]
  • Telanthera philoxeroides linearifolia Chodat [unknown]
  • Telanthera philoxeroides acutifolia Moq. [unknown]
  • Telanthera philoxeroides obtusifolia Moq. [unknown]
  • Mogiphanes philorexoides D.Parodi [unknown]

Description

Alternanthera philoxeroides (also called Alligator Weed, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is found in shallow water, marshes, and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Alternanthera philoxeroides 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 philoxeroides is a small, white flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alternanthera philoxeroides is a low-growing, perennial groundcover that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Alternanthera philoxeroides

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

Alternanthera philoxeroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera philoxeroides?

Alternanthera philoxeroides

What is the common name of Alternanthera philoxeroides?

Alligator Weed

What is the natural habitat of Alternanthera philoxeroides?

Wetlands, ditches, and disturbed areas

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-2631346: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.