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

erva-prata

Alternanthera caracasana

NE

hierba del pollo

Alternanthera pungens

NE

calico-plant

Alternanthera bettzickiana

NE

Alligatorweed

Alternanthera philoxeroides

NE

Sessile joyweed

Alternanthera sessilis

LC

Brazilian joyweed

Alternanthera brasiliana

NE

Smooth joyweed

Alternanthera paronychioides

NE