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Prostrate pigweed
Amaranthus albus
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<speciesfyi-species slug="prostrate-pigweed"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Morocco), Asia (9 countries), Europe (31 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).
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Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
(Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales
(Caryophyllales)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus albus
(Prostrate pigweed)
Names in Other Languages
French
amarante blanche
German
Weisser Amarant
Similar Species in Amaranthus
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
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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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Prostrate pigweed?
The scientific name of Prostrate pigweed is Amaranthus albus. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does Prostrate pigweed live?
Prostrate pigweed is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Algeria, Morocco), Asia (9 countries), Europe (31 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile.
What family does Prostrate pigweed belong to?
Prostrate pigweed (Amaranthus albus) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Prostrate pigweed belong to?
Prostrate pigweed (Amaranthus albus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Prostrate pigweed?
The closest relatives of Prostrate pigweed in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Cape Pigweed, Carelessweed, coast amaranth.
Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
Cape Pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
Dioecious Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri
Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
Indehiscent Pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus
Joseph's-coat
Amaranthus tricolor
Mat amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides
Mediterranean Amaranth
Amaranthus graecizans
Mitchell's Amaranth
Amaranthus mitchellii
Mucronate Amaranth
Amaranthus quitensis
Perennial Pigweed
Amaranthus deflexus
Powell's Amaranth
Amaranthus crispus
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