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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
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The African-Spinach (Amaranthus cruentus) is a species in the genus Amaranthus. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea), Asia (8 countries), Europe (28 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(كاسيات البذور)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(ماغنولانية)
Order
Caryophyllales
(قرنفليات)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus cruentus
(African-Spinach)
Names in Other Languages
Spanish
amarant
French
Amarante couleur de sang
German
Ausgebreiteter Fuchsschwanz
Portuguese
carurú-roxo
Similar Species in Amaranthus
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dadh
Amaranthus graecizans
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kef alemhena
Amaranthus caudatus
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Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
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Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
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desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of African-Spinach?
The scientific name of African-Spinach is Amaranthus cruentus. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does African-Spinach live?
African-Spinach is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Guinea), Asia (8 countries), Europe (28 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Albania, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Congo (DRC).
What family does African-Spinach belong to?
African-Spinach (Amaranthus cruentus) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does African-Spinach belong to?
African-Spinach (Amaranthus cruentus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of African-Spinach?
The closest relatives of African-Spinach in the genus Amaranthus include dadh, kef alemhena, Carelessweed, Green Amaranth, Green Amaranth.
Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species
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dadh
Amaranthus graecizans
kef alemhena
Amaranthus caudatus
Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
Indehiscent Pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus
Mat amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides
sandhills amaranth
Amaranthus arenicola
Mucronate Amaranth
Amaranthus quitensis
Perennial Pigweed
Amaranthus deflexus
Powell's Amaranth
Amaranthus crispus
Prince Of Wales-Feather
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Prostrate pigweed
Amaranthus albus
Redroot amaranth
Amaranthus retroflexus
Rough-Fruit Amaranth
Amaranthus tuberculatus
Slender amaranth
Amaranthus viridis
Spreading amaranth
Amaranthus crassipes
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