锦绣苋（学名：Alternanthera bettzickiana）是苋科莲子草属的植物。分布于巴西以及中国各大城市等地，目前已由人工引种栽培。

五色草（北京） 红草（广东） 红节节草、红莲子草（福建）

Alternanthera bettzickiana (syn. A. amoena) is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is commonly used as an ornamental edging plant. It is particularly popular in China, where it is "cultivated in nearly all the large cities". It is native to South America. Its common names include calico-plant.