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African amaranth

Amaranthus muricatus

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The African amaranth (Amaranthus muricatus) is a species in the genus Amaranthus. Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits montane grasslands and shrublands and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Morocco, South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (11 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).

🇩🇿 Algeria 🇦🇺 Australia 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇹 Italy 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Names in Other Languages

Spanish amarant
German Stachel-Fuchsschwanz
Portuguese bredo-da-golegã

Similar Species in Amaranthus

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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
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Cape Pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
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coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
Extinct
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desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
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Dioecious Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri
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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of African amaranth?
The scientific name of African amaranth is Amaranthus muricatus. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does African amaranth live?
African amaranth is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Morocco, South Africa), Asia (Israel), Europe (11 countries), North America (Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France, Greece, Israel, Italy.
What family does African amaranth belong to?
African amaranth (Amaranthus muricatus) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does African amaranth belong to?
African amaranth (Amaranthus muricatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of African amaranth?
The closest relatives of African amaranth in the genus Amaranthus include African-Spinach, Cape Pigweed, Carelessweed, coast amaranth, desert amaranth.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species

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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
NE 🐾
Cape Pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
NE 🐾
Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
NE 🐾
coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
EX 🐾
desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
NE 🐾
Dioecious Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri
NE 🐾
Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
NE 🐾
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
NE 🐾
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
NE 🐾
Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
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Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
NE 🐾
Indehiscent Pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus
NE 🐾
Joseph's-coat
Amaranthus tricolor
NE 🐾
Mat amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides
NE 🐾
Mediterranean Amaranth
Amaranthus graecizans
NE 🐾
Mitchell's Amaranth
Amaranthus mitchellii
NE 🐾
Mucronate Amaranth
Amaranthus quitensis
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Perennial Pigweed
Amaranthus deflexus
NE 🐾
Powell's Amaranth
Amaranthus crispus
NE
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