Joseph's coat
Botanical name: Alternanthera
Joseph's coat
Botanical name: Alternanthera
Description
Joseph's coat are a varied genus of aquatic and terrestrial species. As annuals or perennials, they are often noted for the color of their leaves and the opposite growth form of those leaves. Joseph's coat are native to Central and South America with some species naturalized in parts of Europe.
Species of Joseph's coat
Alligatorweed
Alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) is a non-woody perennial plant that is considered an invasive weed in the United States. It is found growing in waters or along aquatic shorelines in Florida Texas and Louisiana but is not native to the United States. It blooms from winter to spring with clusters of white clover-shaped flowers.
Washerwoman
Washerwoman (Alternanthera caracasana), a native of Central and South America, is a creeper with small, green leaves and inconspicuous flowers. It is prickly to touch, and the V-shaped spines come off easily and can penetrate feet or skin. This is a tough plant that can survive in disturbed, inhospitable habitats and high-traffic areas.
Joyweed
Alternanthera sessilis is an aquatic plant known by several common names, including ponnanganni (in Tamil), ponnaganti aaku (in Telugu), Mukunuwenna (in Sinhala), sessile joyweed and dwarf copperleaf. It is used as a vegetable specially in Sri Lanka and some Asian countries.
Brazilian joyweed
The brazilian joyweed is a flowering plant native to Central and South American forests and grown as an ornamental plant. Locals gather this plant for food and medicine as well. The brazilian joyweed is designated an environmental weed in some parts of Australia.
Sessile Joyweed
The sessile Joyweed (Alternanthera sessilis) is an aquatic plant that spreads vigorously from a prominent, very deep taproot. It is listed as a noxious weed in the United States and can devastate small ponds with its aggressive foliage growth. The sessile Joyweed is so dense, it can, in fact, block drainage canals with vegetation and clog irrigation lines!
Joseph's coat
Joseph's coat (Alternanthera ficoidea) is a plant species native to Mexico and Argentina. Joseph's coat is also called Joseph's coat. This species is commonly grown as a houseplant or annual ground cover.
Nahui
Nahui are a varied genus of aquatic and terrestrial species. As annuals or perennials, they are often noted for the color of their leaves and the opposite growth form of those leaves. Nahui are native to Central and South America with some species naturalized in parts of Europe.
Khakiweed
Khakiweed, or Alternanthera pungens, is a creeping perennial. This plant goes dormant in times of drought. The visible parts of the plant dry up and die, but the fleshy taproot underground keeps the plant alive until rain returns.
Lesser joyweed
Lesser joyweed are a varied genus of aquatic and terrestrial species. As annuals or perennials, they are often noted for the color of their leaves and the opposite growth form of those leaves. Lesser joyweed are native to Central and South America with some species naturalized in parts of Europe.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Amaranth Genus
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