Alternanthera denticulata
Lesser Joyweed
Also known as: Alternanthera denticulata var. major Moq. +5 more
- Alternanthera denticulata var. major Moq.
- Alternanthera denticulata var. micrantha Benth.
- Alternanthera denticulata var. typica Domin
- Alternanthera denticulata var. uliginosa Domin
- Alternanthera sessilis var. denticulata (R.Br.) Kuntze
- Alternanthera triandra var. denticulata (R.Br.) Maiden & Betche
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Alternanthera denticulata (commonly known as Lesser Joyweed) is an annual within the Amaranthaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia and Australasia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia