Alternanthera brasiliana
Brazilian Joyweed
Also known as: Achyranthes brasiliana (L.) Standl. +16 more
- Achyranthes brasiliana (L.) Standl.
- Achyranthes brasiliana Thouin ex Moq.
- Achyranthes geniculata Pav. ex Moq.
- Alternanthera brasiliana f. angustifolia Kuntze
- Alternanthera brasiliana f. bicolor Kuntze
- Alternanthera brasiliana f. obtusifolia Kuntze
- Alternanthera brasiliana f. rubicunda Kuntze
- Alternanthera brasiliana var. glabriuscula Kuntze
- Alternanthera brasiliana var. jacquinii Kuntze
- Alternanthera brasiliana var. longiseta Suess.
- Alternanthera brasiliana var. sericea Kuntze
- Alternanthera brasiliana var. straminea (Mart.) Suess.
- Alternanthera dentata f. pubescens Suess.
- Alternanthera dentata f. rubiginosa Suess.
- Alternanthera moquinii var. grandiceps Suess.
- Alternanthera ramosissima R.E.Fr.
- Alternanthera straminea (Mart.) Millsp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or helophyte.
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Alternanthera brasiliana (commonly known as Brazilian Joyweed) is a shrub within the Amaranthaceae family. It is found natively in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Assam, Benin, Cambodia, Cameroon, Comoros, East Himalaya, Florida, Gambia, The, Guinea, Hawaii, Jamaica, Jawa, Malaya, Marquesas, Pitcairn Is., Puerto Rico, Society Is., South China Sea, Thailand, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is.
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms