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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 (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

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

Amaranthus macrocarpus

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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 (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of African-Spinach?

The closest relatives of African-Spinach in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, Cape Pigweed, Carelessweed, coast amaranth, desert amaranth.