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Species
Alternanthera brasiliana
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Alternanthera brasiliana var. brasiliana
- Plant type
- Aquatic plant
- Growth habit
- Floating
- Light
- Partial sun
- Watering
- Standing water
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Tropical wetlands
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Alternanthera brasiliana is
Alternanthera brasiliana is a floating aquatic plant that thrives in tropical wetlands. You will recognize it by the way it rests on the water surface, moving with the current.
Living with this plant requires maintaining warm temperatures and high humidity. It works best for you if you enjoy observing the subtle changes in a water feature rather than managing traditional soil.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Alternanthera brasiliana
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Wetland origins
The plant existed in the natural wetland ecosystems of South America. Local environments dictated its spread through water movement.
- 19th century
Botanical documentation
Collectors began recording the plant in botanical texts. It was identified for its growth habits in tropical, water-heavy environments.
- Modern era
Aquatic cultivation
You now find this plant in specialized aquatic collections. It serves as a visual interest point for those keeping indoor or outdoor water features.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Full sun
1 of 1 (100%)
Warm
1 of 1 (100%)
Moderate
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Cultivars
Alternanthera brasiliana cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
Collectors
People growing Alternanthera brasiliana
Click a collector to see their full collection. Sorted by how many of this plant they own.
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Questions
Frequently asked about Alternanthera brasiliana
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Alternanthera brasiliana?
Alternanthera brasiliana is a species in the Alternanthera genus. Commonly known as Alternanthera brasiliana var. brasiliana, a aquatic plant, and with a floating growth habit. Native to Tropical wetlands.
How do you care for Alternanthera brasiliana?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Alternanthera brasiliana is Full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Alternanthera brasiliana?
Alternanthera brasiliana is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Alternanthera brasiliana called?
Alternanthera brasiliana is also known as Alternanthera brasiliana, Alternanthera brasiliana f. angustifolia, Telanthera brasiliana, Telanthera brasiliensis, and Philoxerus brasiliensis.
Where can I see real photos of Alternanthera brasiliana?
Browse public Alternanthera brasiliana collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Alternanthera brasiliana on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Alternanthera brasiliana, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Alternanthera brasiliana collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.