Alternanthera lupulina
Alternanthera lupulina
- Native to:
- Peru
iNaturalist: © danplant (iNaturalist #66382946)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Alternanthera
- Species:
- Alternanthera lupulina
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, beneficial insects
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at warm temperatures. Light may enhance germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI