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periquito-sessil

Alternanthera sessilis

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (26 countries), Asia (12 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (Colombia).

🇦🇲 Armenia 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇱🇦 Laos 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇦🇴 Angola 🇧🇹 Bhutan 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇧🇯 Benin 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands 🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇹🇩 Chad 🇬🇲 Gambia 🇮🇷 Iran 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇲🇱 Mali 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇪 Niger 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇬 Singapore

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Alternanthera sessilis (periquito-sessil)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Tsuru-nogeito

Chinese Lian Zi Cao

French Brède Chevrette

Portuguese periquito-sessil

Hindi Geluti

Thai Phak Pet Khao

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perpetua-do-mato

Alternanthera brasiliana

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Alligatorweed

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Not Evaluated

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calico-plant

Alternanthera bettzickiana

Not Evaluated

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Khakiweed

Alternanthera pungens

Not Evaluated

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Washerwoman

Alternanthera caracasana

Not Evaluated

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Smooth joyweed

Alternanthera paronychioides

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of periquito-sessil?

The scientific name of periquito-sessil is Alternanthera sessilis. It belongs to the genus Alternanthera.

What is the conservation status of periquito-sessil?

periquito-sessil (Alternanthera sessilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does periquito-sessil live?

periquito-sessil is found in Widely distributed across Africa (26 countries), Asia (12 countries), Europe (4 countries), North America (Cuba, Dominican Republic, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (12 countries), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Armenia, Australia, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad.

What family does periquito-sessil belong to?

periquito-sessil (Alternanthera sessilis) belongs to the genus Alternanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.

Is periquito-sessil endangered?

No, periquito-sessil (Alternanthera sessilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does periquito-sessil belong to?

periquito-sessil (Alternanthera sessilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of periquito-sessil?

The closest relatives of periquito-sessil in the genus Alternanthera include perpetua-do-mato, Alligatorweed, Washerwoman, Smooth joyweed, Khakiweed.