| Latin | Location | Observation date |
|---|---|---|
| Alternanthera brasiliana | Abia state, Nigeria | 4th october |
Description
It is perennial, low-growing or semi-woody shrub, often used as an ornamental groundcover with Purplish to reddish stem often sprawling with leaves Opposite, simple, usually broad and oval-shaped entire margins, greenish-purple to deep purple.They have small white to pinkish flowers clustered in the leaf axils or at the tips.And they can typically grow up to 60-120cm tall
Uses and benefits
They're Grown in gardens for its bright purple foliage and ground-covering habit.
In places like Brazil, India, and Africa leaves are used for:
Anti-inflammatory and wound-healing purposes, relief of cough,colds, infection and also encoded with antioxidant amd immune boosting properties.
Used to control soil erosion.
Common places found
Africa (Brazil,nigeria etc)
Asia (Philippines,India, Indonesia, Mala
Southern United States (Texas, florida)
| Link to original community | Camera |
|---|---|
| https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/318584530 | Infinix Hot10T 6.82" 720x1640 pixels |
All images are mine
Thanks for reading through.