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Brazilian joyweed

Alternanthera brasiliana

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The Brazilian joyweed (Alternanthera brasiliana) is a species in the genus Alternanthera. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Order

Caryophyllales (कैरियोफ़िलालीस)

Species

Alternanthera brasiliana (Brazilian joyweed)

Names in Other Languages

French bouton blanc

Portuguese perpetua-do-mato

Similar Species in Alternanthera

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Geluti

Alternanthera sessilis

Least Concern

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Alligatorweed

Alternanthera philoxeroides

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calico-plant

Alternanthera bettzickiana

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Khakiweed

Alternanthera pungens

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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 Brazilian joyweed?

The scientific name of Brazilian joyweed is Alternanthera brasiliana. It belongs to the genus Alternanthera.

Where does Brazilian joyweed live?

Brazilian joyweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), Asia (India), Europe (United Kingdom), North America (Guatemala, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, Guatemala, Guinea, India, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau.

What family does Brazilian joyweed belong to?

Brazilian joyweed (Alternanthera brasiliana) belongs to the genus Alternanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.

What kingdom does Brazilian joyweed belong to?

Brazilian joyweed (Alternanthera brasiliana) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of Brazilian joyweed?

The closest relatives of Brazilian joyweed in the genus Alternanthera include Geluti, calico-plant, Alligatorweed, Washerwoman, Smooth joyweed.