These tender tropicals are great for shadier areas preferring midday and afternoon shade or light Flora Zambesiaca 9:1. Alternanthera ficoidea Parrot Leaf – Plant Rs. Comment on proposal (449) on Alternanthera ficoidea., Taxon, 29(2/3):326-328 Phusrisom S, Chatuphonprasert W, Monthakantirat O, Pearaksa P, Jarukamjorn K, 2013. Attractive variegated foliage in shades of green and/or gold and often in red or bronze. The new Alternanthera plant was discovered and selected by the Inventor from within a population of plants of ‘Cognac’ in a controlled greenhouse environment in Alpharetta, Ga. during the summer of 2005. bettzickiana (Regel) Backer widely cultivated, California reports unconfirmed. Value Class Food Overall Height APPROXIMATELY 35-40cm. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. Large splashes of bright pink adorn the leaves of this colorful Joseph's Coat. Botanical classification: Alternanthera ficoidea cultivar Partytime. Add to wishlist. Flora Zambesiaca 9:1. Insignificant white flowers are produced in spherical to ovoid, axillary spikes, 3 … Etymology: (Latin: alternating pseudostaminodes and stamens) Note: Alternanthera sessilis (L.) DC. Like others of this genus, it makes a great edging, bedding, or container plant. ‘Yellow Form’ Alternanthera is an easy-to-grow, tropical plant with a fast-spreading habit and pointed, chartreuse-yellow leaves. In stock Add to cart. Alternanthera ficoidea 'Snowball' Parrot Feather: Description. Makes a beautiful house plant, Also good in a garden. tall, stem and branches villous when young but soon glabrescent, older parts terete, younger bluntly quadrangular. L.B.Sm. 1988. tall, stem and branches villous when young but soon glabrescent, older parts terete, younger bluntly quadrangular. $5.50. About Alternanthera ficoidea Parrot Leaf Alternanthera is herbaceous perennial small shrub plant in the Amaranthaceae family. Alternanthera ficoidea ‘Gold’ is mat-forming to erect perenial with elliptic to obovate, pointed, mid-green leaves, 2.5cm long, which are marked with combinations of red, orange, purple, and yellow. Alternanthera ficoidea 'Snowball' Item# alternantheraficoideasnowball. Party Time Alternanthera makes a statement spilling from containers, baskets, and in the garden where its color will show off until frost. Alternanthera sessilis and Alternanthera bettzickiana improved superoxide dismutase and catalase activities in the livers of ovariectomized mice., Journal of Applied Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, 1:64-71 Description of the species, Details of other flora species on the same page, Uses/ harms, Distribution, Abundance/ Location/ Flowering time & date, Habit & habitat, Etymology & pronunciation, Other interesting information, stories etc. The new Alternanthera plant is a naturally-occurring branch mutation of Alternanthera ficoidea ‘Cognac’, disclosed in U.S. Plant Pat. Botanic name: Alternanthera dentata. 1988; Accessed on plantsoftheworldonline.org Habit: Erect or ascending, bushy perennial herb (commonly cultivated as an annual), c. 5–45 cm. Alternanthera ficoidea var. No. Alternanthera ficoidea bettzickiana (Regel) Backer. GENERAL INFORMATION. It is a generally upright plant that typically forms spreading foliage mounds to 12-30” tall. Alternanthera ficoidea 'Yellow Form' Alternanthera is a large genus of 200 species of bushy annuals and perennials that are grown mainly for their attractive colorful leaves, which are opposite, often toothed, and variable in size. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. (and varieties) U.S. Federal Noxious Weed: Alternanthera sessilis. Media in category "Alternanthera ficoidea" The following 56 files are in this category, out of 56 total. This plant loves humidity and is heat tolerant. Alternanthera halimifolia is a pioneer species typically growing in disturbed and coastal areas. Alternanthera spathulata Lem ... with line drawings of each plant, a description, habitat and range, non-food as well as food uses, plus basic information on growing the plants.]. Cultivated varieties are a fast growing, compact plant ideal for borders or rockery. 16,411. Source plants faster than ever with our revolutionary plant search engine. Disease/pest resistance: Under commercial production conditions, plants of the new Alternanthera have not been observed to be resistant to pathogens or pests common to Alternanthera . Code: 8293: Family: Amaranthaceae: Genus: Alternanthera: Plant Type:Tender Perennial or Annual: Low growing mound of glossy, gray-green leaves with highly varied markings in white, ranging from streaks and broad blotches to half a leaf. Availability: Usually ships in 5-7 business days. Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Alternanthera ficoidea 'Bettzickiana' (Calico plant) Botanical name: Alternanthera ficoidea 'Bettzickiana' Common name(s): Calico plant; Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials; Plant description: A perennial ground cover for tropical gardens. This plant has no children Legal Status. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the University of South Florida and other herbaria. Amaranthaceae, C. C. Townsend. Alternanthera ficoidea 'Tricolor' DESCRIPTION: Tricolour is a dwarf evergreen ground cover which grows quickly, the multi coloured foliage with shades of pink, bronze, red and green. Botanical Name: Alternanthera ficoidea ‘Bettzickiana’ Common Name(s): Calico plant. Alternanthera hassleriana Chodat [also known as A. aquatica Chodat] (D. Parodi). Habit Erect or ascending, bushy perennial herb (commonly cultivated as an annual), c. 5–45 cm. Alternanthera ficoidea Snowball. The photographs and description were taken during the early summer. Cultivated varieties are a fast-growing, compact plant ideal for borders or rockery. Flower description: Flower development has not been observed on plants of the new Alternanthera. occasionally a greenhouse weed ; Alternanthera ficoidea (L.) P. Beauv. Although species plants feature linear-lanceolate to ovate, toothed green leaves (to 3.5” long), it is the purple-leaved … This species has been listed as introduced and invasive in Cuba, although some authors regard it … In winter the flowers appear in whitish to creamy clusters, surrounded by small bracts with finely lacerated tips. Description Alternanthera ficoidea. Alternanthera dentatais native to the West Indies and Brazil. USES: Tropical gardens for those warm and soft colours.Hedges, borders and mass planting ground cover, or for colour contrasting. Leaves are crinkled green with irregular margins, bumpy and puckered in appearance.Flowers creamy-greenish, inconspicuous, produced at leaf axils in … 40-50 cm high x 40-50 cm wide Uses … Description Small shrub with hot pink/burgundy foliage Size Approx. Description; Description. Category: Uncategorized. Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae.It is a widespread genus with most species occurring in the tropical Americas, and others in Asia, Africa, and Australia. 249.00 Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae mainly popular for foliage plant. Although the flower is insignificant, the leaves are attractively tinged with pink, red or yellow. The best way to find and locate wholesale plants. Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials. Its native range encompasses the majority of the Caribbean in addition to Central and South America. Description: Party Pink™ Alternanthera provides great colour contrast amongst other plants. Plants of the genus may be known generally as joyweeds, or Joseph's coat. Species cultivated. – sanguinaria Subordinate Taxa. Jepson eFlora Author: Mihai Costea Height: 0.3 METRES OVERALL HEIGHT. Alternanthera ficoidea versicolor (Lem.) In frost free areas, Party Pink™ Alternanthera can be planted in full sun to part shade. A. ficoidea (L.) Sm.. A. reineckii Briq. Description. Grow as a perennial or as a … Description of synonym A.tenella, in Amaranthaceae, C. C. Townsend. Alternanthera tenella Colla: sanguinaria ... Alternanthera ficoidea (L.) P. Beauv. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Pot Size. Description; Plant Care Tasks; Alternanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. The Atlas of Florida Plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Alternanthera ficoidea 'Partytime' $8.00 incl. var. Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Alternanthera ficoidea 'Snowball' has thin wrinkled green and white leaves. Description of Values. Synonym: Alternanthera tenella 'Party Time' Common Names: Joseph's Coat, Calico Plant, Parrot Leaf. Propagation: Type cutting.— By vegetative cuttings. Product Description. This alternanthera has a compact growth habit and will spread along the ground. It forms a mat of color from spring’s frost-free date to fall’s first frost. Flowers are insignificant. It can only withstand being submerged for several months and must then be taken out and grown emerged for several months before being submerged again. Description Additional information Description. Several species are … Description: A low growing perennial herb from the West Indies and Brazil with attractive burgundy leaves. The small oval leaves are olive green with a white margin. 399.00 Rs. Although the flower is insignificant, the leaves are attractively tinged with pink, red or yellow. ‘green’ is a terrarium plant that is very decorative and is often used as an aquarium plant. Find plants by name, distance or feature. & Downs. It is a frost tender shrub, so it will need to be planted in a sheltered position to protect it from light frost. Parentage: Naturally-occurring branch mutation of an unidentified Alternanthera ficoidea selection, not patented. Description: A perennial ground cover for tropical gardens. GST. It makes a great border plant or grow it in a mixed planter for the contrast of foliage. (and varieties) A. sessilis (L.) DC. Flower Color: Type: Annual Habit: Upright, mounding compact, spreading Foliage: irregular small variegated leaves Heat Tolerance: Full Sun to Partial Shade Patented: Yes Alternanthera ‘White Carpet’ is sometimes called “Snowbush" although, like other Alternantheras, this variety likes the heat.