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Sessile joyweed

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Alternanthera sessilis (Sessile joyweed)

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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Alligatorweed

Alternanthera philoxeroides

Not Evaluated

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Brazilian joyweed

Alternanthera brasiliana

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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Smooth joyweed

Alternanthera paronychioides

Not Evaluated

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Washerwoman

Alternanthera caracasana

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sessile joyweed?

The scientific name of Sessile joyweed is Alternanthera sessilis. It belongs to the genus Alternanthera.

What is the conservation status of Sessile joyweed?

Sessile joyweed (Alternanthera sessilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sessile joyweed live?

Sessile joyweed 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 Sessile joyweed belong to?

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

Is Sessile joyweed endangered?

No, Sessile joyweed (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 Sessile joyweed belong to?

Sessile joyweed (Alternanthera sessilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Sessile joyweed?

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