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Alternanthère

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 (plante)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alternanthère)

Names in Other Languages

French Alternanthère

German Alligatorkraut

Similar Species in Alternanthera

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Alternanthère

Alternanthera caracasana

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bouton blanc

Alternanthera brasiliana

Not Evaluated

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Brède Chevrette

Alternanthera sessilis

Least Concern

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calico-plant

Alternanthera bettzickiana

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Khakiweed

Alternanthera pungens

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Smooth joyweed

Alternanthera paronychioides

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alternanthère?

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

Where does Alternanthère live?

Alternanthère 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 Alternanthère belong to?

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

What kingdom does Alternanthère belong to?

Alternanthère (Alternanthera philoxeroides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).

What are the closest relatives of Alternanthère?

The closest relatives of Alternanthère in the genus Alternanthera include Alternanthère, bouton blanc, Brède Chevrette, Khakiweed, calico-plant.