Alternanthera littoralis var. littoralis
Alternanthera littoralis var. littoralis
- Native to:
- Benin | Cameroon | Ivory Coast | Liberia | Nigeria | Senegal | Sierra Leone
GBIF: Carel Jongkind
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Alternanthera
- Species:
- Alternanthera littoralis var. littoralis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions. Light aids germination. Vegetative propagation via stem cuttings is more common and reliable.
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