Alternanthera dentata is a bushy cultivar of the Alternanthera genus, which includes both annuals and perennials valued for their vibrant foliage and inconspicuous flowers. This cultivar features colourful leaves and thrives best in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, moist, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for bedding, containers, and ground cover, it is hardy to H1b and is typically of interest during the summer and autumn seasons.

Alternanthera dentata is a bushy, colourful-leaved plant ideal for full sun, perfect for bedding, containers, and ground cover in summer and autumn.

Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae. It is a widespread genus with most species occurring in the tropical Americas, and others in Asia, Africa, and Australia.