Alternanthera nana
Downy Joyweed, Hairy Joyweed
Also known as: Illecebrum nanum (R.Br.) Spreng.
- Illecebrum nanum (R.Br.) Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Alternanthera nana (commonly known as Downy Joyweed or Hairy Joyweed) is an annual within the Amaranthaceae family. It naturally occurs in Australasia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia