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Lian Zi Cao (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).

🇦🇲 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 (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Alternanthera sessilis (Lian Zi Cao)

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

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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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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 Lian Zi Cao?

The scientific name of Lian Zi Cao is Alternanthera sessilis. It belongs to the genus Alternanthera.

What is the conservation status of Lian Zi Cao?

Lian Zi Cao (Alternanthera sessilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lian Zi Cao live?

Lian Zi Cao 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 Lian Zi Cao belong to?

Lian Zi Cao (Alternanthera sessilis) belongs to the genus Alternanthera, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.

Is Lian Zi Cao endangered?

No, Lian Zi Cao (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 Lian Zi Cao belong to?

Lian Zi Cao (Alternanthera sessilis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Lian Zi Cao?

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