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Alligatorkraut

Alternanthera philoxeroides

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The Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is a species in the genus Alternanthera. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar), Asia (14 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Honduras, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Nelkenartige)

Species

Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligatorkraut)

Names in Other Languages

French Alternanthère

German Alligatorkraut

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Papageienblatt

Alternanthera bettzickiana

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Brazilian joyweed

Alternanthera brasiliana

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Khakiweed

Alternanthera pungens

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Sessile joyweed

Alternanthera sessilis

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Washerwoman

Alternanthera caracasana

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Smooth joyweed

Alternanthera paronychioides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alligatorkraut?

The scientific name of Alligatorkraut is Alternanthera philoxeroides. It belongs to the genus Alternanthera.

Where does Alligatorkraut live?

Alligatorkraut is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Comoros, Madagascar), Asia (14 countries), Europe (9 countries), North America (Honduras, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Denmark, France.

What family does Alligatorkraut belong to?

Alligatorkraut (Alternanthera philoxeroides) belongs to the genus Alternanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.

What kingdom does Alligatorkraut belong to?

Alligatorkraut (Alternanthera philoxeroides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Alligatorkraut?

The closest relatives of Alligatorkraut in the genus Alternanthera include Papageienblatt, Sessile joyweed, Washerwoman, Smooth joyweed, Khakiweed.