About Alternanthera nahui Heenan & de Lange
Taxonomic Identity and Growth Form
Alternanthera nahui Heenan & de Lange is a perennial herb with a slender tap root.
Stem Characteristics
Its stems measure 1.5–3.0 mm in diameter and typically grow prostrate, lying close to the ground.
Distinguishing Morphological Features
This species can be distinguished from the related Alternanthera sessilis by its narrower leaves, keeled tepals, and shorter staminodes and style.
Habitat Range
It grows as a coastal and lowland plant, occurring in both seasonally wet and permanently wet habitats.
