Alternanthera brasiliana var. villosa
Alternanthera brasiliana var. villosa
- Native to:
- Argentina | Belize | Bolivia | Brazil | Colombia | Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Southeast | Nicaragua | Paraguay | Peru
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Alternanthera
- Species:
- Alternanthera brasiliana var. villosa
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures (20-25°C). Light promotes germination. Seeds remain viable for several years.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI