Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
suessenguthii
ID:
529520

Status:
valid

Authors:
Covas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Agron. 6: 297 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000528852



Common Names

  • Joseph's Coat
  • Parrot Leaf
  • Calico Plant


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Synonyms

  • Alternanthera australis Covas [unknown]
  • Alternanthera lorentzii Suess. [unknown]
  • Alternanthera negrensis Suess. [unknown]

Description

Alternanthera suessenguthii (also called Joseph’s Coat, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves, and its flowers are white or pink in color. It prefers moist soil and can be found in areas of disturbed vegetation, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Alternanthera suessenguthii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alternanthera suessenguthii is white or pinkish in color and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alternanthera suessenguthii is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil or a rooting medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Alternanthera suessenguthii

Alternanthera suessenguthii can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Alternanthera suessenguthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alternanthera suessenguthii?

Alternanthera suessenguthii

What is the common name of Alternanthera suessenguthii?

Suessenguth's Alternanthera

What is the family of Alternanthera suessenguthii?

Amaranthaceae

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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