Alternanthera echinocephala
Also known as: Achyranthes echinocephala (Hook.fil.) Standl. +10 more
- Achyranthes echinocephala (Hook.fil.) Standl.
- Alternanthera menziesii H.St.John
- Brandesia echinocephala Hook.fil.
- Telanthera argentea Andersson
- Telanthera argentea var. bracteata Andersson
- Telanthera argentea var. nudiflora Andersson
- Telanthera argentea var. robustior Andersson
- Telanthera echinocephala (Hook.fil.) Moq.
- Telanthera echinocephala var. bracteata (Andersson) Andersson
- Telanthera echinocephala var. nudiflora (Andersson) Andersson
- Telanthera echinocephala var. robustior (Andersson) Andersson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Alternanthera echinocephala is a shrub within the Amaranthaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Galápagos