Alternanthera ficoidea
| Alternanthera ficoidea | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Core eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Subfamily: | Gomphrenoideae |
| Genus: | Alternanthera |
| Species: | A. ficoidea |
| Binomial name | |
| Alternanthera ficoidea (L.) Sm. | |
Alternanthera ficoidea is a type of herb belonging to the Amarathaceae family.[1] It is also known as Alternanthera tenella, and is common and widespread throughout the tropics.[2] It is in fact an endemic herb in the Western Ghats of India.[1] However it is invasive to the island of Palau, and Philippines.[2] The herb has been introduced to Japan, and many other Pacific islands, where they are not invasive.[2] Propagation occurs via seeds.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Exotic Plant species documented in Pulney hills Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu" (PDF).
- 1 2 3 4 "Alternanthera ficoidea (PIER species info)". www.hear.org. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
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