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Rough-Fruit Amaranth

Amaranthus tuberculatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇱 Israel 🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇴 Jordan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇴 Romania 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus tuberculatus (Rough-Fruit Amaranth)

Names in Other Languages

French amarante tuberculée
German Knötchen-Fuchsschwanz

Similar Species in Amaranthus

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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
Not Evaluated
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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
Not Evaluated
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Cape Pigweed
Amaranthus capensis
Not Evaluated
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
Not Evaluated
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coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
Extinct
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desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
Not Evaluated
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Dioecious Amaranth
Amaranthus palmeri
Not Evaluated
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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rough-Fruit Amaranth?
The scientific name of Rough-Fruit Amaranth is Amaranthus tuberculatus. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
What is the conservation status of Rough-Fruit Amaranth?
Rough-Fruit Amaranth (Amaranthus tuberculatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rough-Fruit Amaranth live?
Rough-Fruit Amaranth is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, France, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Netherlands.
What family does Rough-Fruit Amaranth belong to?
Rough-Fruit Amaranth (Amaranthus tuberculatus) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
Is Rough-Fruit Amaranth endangered?
No, Rough-Fruit Amaranth (Amaranthus tuberculatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rough-Fruit Amaranth belong to?
Rough-Fruit Amaranth (Amaranthus tuberculatus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Rough-Fruit Amaranth?
The closest relatives of Rough-Fruit Amaranth in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Cape Pigweed, Carelessweed, coast amaranth.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species

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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
NE 🐾
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
LC 🐾
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
NE 🐾
Perennial Pigweed
Amaranthus deflexus
NE 🐾
Powell's Amaranth
Amaranthus crispus
NE
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