Red Mint, Alternanthera rosaefolia
Alternanthera reineckii originates from South America, where it is found along riversides in areas that are periodically flooded during the rainy season. The purple colour of the leaf undersides makes a strong contrast to the green aquatic plant species available in the trade, especially when planted in groups. This plant may be used for setting colour accents in the background of the aquarium and is very suitable for aquarium cultivation.
Distribution: Its native range is Bolivia to Brazil and North Argentina, and is distributed across South America. The widespread distribution in European countries began in 2007.
- GPS
- -12.7786970, 132.7563324
- Geographical region
- Oceania
- Drainage Basin
- Katherine River
- River catchment
- Water body type
- Creek
- Water body name
- Plant
- Water body part
- Water body course
- Lower course
- Water body: tributary of
- River
- Tributary name
- Katherine
- Type locality
- Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre.
- Conservation status/IUCN Red List
- Not Evaluated (NE)
- Listed in CITES
- No
