What does Alternanthera philoxeroides mean?
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al·ter·nan·thera philoxe·roides
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alligator weed, alligator grass, Alternanthera philoxeroidesnoun
prolific South American aquatic weed having grasslike leaves and short spikes of white flowers; clogs waterways with dense floating masses
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alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides, commonly known as alligator weed, is a plant species native to South America. It is a perennial aquatic plant that is considered invasive in certain areas, particularly in the Southern United States. It is characterized by its hollow stems and bright, oval-shaped leaves. The plant typically emerges from water bodies and spreads rapidly, which can often disrupt the local wildlife by blocking sunlight or consuming excessive resources. Its thick mats can also obstruct water flow and various human activities.
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Alternanthera philoxeroides
Alternanthera philoxeroides, commonly known as Alligator weed, is an immersed aquatic plant. It originated in South America, but has spread to many parts of the world and is considered an invasive species in Australia, China, New Zealand, Thailand and the United States. Alligator weed can grow in a variety of habitats, including dry land, but is usually found in water. It may form large interwoven mats over the water or along shorelines. Alligator weed stems are long, branched, and hollow. Leaves are simple, elliptic, and have smooth margins. Alligator weed flowers during the warm months of the year and has whitish, papery ball-shaped flowers that grow on stalks. When alligator weed invades waterways it can reduce water flow and quality by preventing light penetration and oxygenation of the water. It can also reduce water bird and fish activity and cause the death of fish and native plants. Alligator weed mats create a favorable habitat for breeding mosquitoes. Alligator weed is also difficult to control. Insects have been released for the biological control of alligator weed. The most successful and widely used is Agasicles hygrophila commonly called the alligator weed flea beetle; it has been released for biocontrol in Australia, China, Thailand, New Zealand and the United States. Amynothrips andersoni, the alligator weed thrips, and Vogtia malloi, the alligator weed stem borer, have also been released in the United States.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Alternanthera philoxeroides in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Alternanthera philoxeroides in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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