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Alternanthera rufa

Also known as: Achyranthes rufa (Mart.) Standl. +6 more
  • Achyranthes rufa (Mart.) Standl.
  • Alternanthera rufa var. glabrata (Seub.) R.E.Fr.
  • Brandesia rufa Mart.
  • Pfaffia rufa (Mart.) Spreng.
  • Pfaffia rufa Mart.
  • Telanthera rufa (Mart.) Moq.
  • Telanthera rufa var. glabrata Seub.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.

Alternanthera rufa is a shrub within the Amaranthaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast

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