Alternanthera flava
Alternanthera flava
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © guadalupe_cornejo_tenorio (iNaturalist #37589147)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Alternanthera
- Species:
- Alternanthera flava
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, wetland birds
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in moist conditions with warmth. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI