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Bleifarbiger Amarant

Amaranthus blitum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 5 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (5 countries).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bledo
French amarante livide
German Bleifarbiger Amarant
Portuguese caruru

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bleifarbiger Amarant?
The scientific name of Bleifarbiger Amarant is Amaranthus blitum. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
What is the conservation status of Bleifarbiger Amarant?
Bleifarbiger Amarant (Amaranthus blitum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Bleifarbiger Amarant live?
Bleifarbiger Amarant is found in Widely distributed across Africa (8 countries), Asia (14 countries), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (6 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Czech Republic.
What family does Bleifarbiger Amarant belong to?
Bleifarbiger Amarant (Amaranthus blitum) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
Is Bleifarbiger Amarant endangered?
No, Bleifarbiger Amarant (Amaranthus blitum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Bleifarbiger Amarant belong to?
Bleifarbiger Amarant (Amaranthus blitum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Bleifarbiger Amarant?
The closest relatives of Bleifarbiger Amarant in the genus Amaranthus include Argentinischer Fuchsschwanz, Ausgebreiteter Fuchsschwanz, Ausgebreiteter Fuchsschwanz, Bouchon-Fuchsschwanz, Garten-Amaranth.

Native Range — 56 Countries

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