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Alligatorweed

Alternanthera philoxeroides

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About

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 (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Alternanthera philoxeroides (Alligatorweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Alternanthère

German Alligatorkraut

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Brazilian joyweed

Alternanthera brasiliana

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Alternanthera pungens

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Sessile joyweed

Alternanthera sessilis

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Smooth joyweed

Alternanthera paronychioides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Alligatorweed?

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

Where does Alligatorweed live?

Alligatorweed 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 Alligatorweed belong to?

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

What kingdom does Alligatorweed belong to?

Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Alligatorweed?

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