Genus

Alternanthera

7 species in this taxon

Alternanthera (Alternanthera) is a genus of closely related species sharing distinctive morphological features. Notable species include Alligatorweed, Brazilian joyweed, calico-plant, and Khakiweed. It belongs to Amaranthaceae (Amaranthaceae).

Species in this Genus

Alligatorkraut

Alternanthera philoxeroides

NE

Papageienblatt

Alternanthera bettzickiana

NE

Sessile joyweed

Alternanthera sessilis

LC

Washerwoman

Alternanthera caracasana

NE

Smooth joyweed

Alternanthera paronychioides

NE

Khakiweed

Alternanthera pungens

NE

Brazilian joyweed

Alternanthera brasiliana

NE