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Cape Pigweed

Amaranthus capensis

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About

The Cape Pigweed (Amaranthus capensis) 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.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Sweden, and United Kingdom.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)
Family
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Amaranthus
Species
Amaranthus capensis (Cape Pigweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Amarante

Similar Species in Amaranthus

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African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
Not Evaluated
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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
Not Evaluated
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
Not Evaluated
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
Not Evaluated
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Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
Least Concern
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desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
Not Evaluated
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cape Pigweed?
The scientific name of Cape Pigweed is Amaranthus capensis. It belongs to the genus Amaranthus.
Where does Cape Pigweed live?
Cape Pigweed is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Sweden, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Cape Pigweed belong to?
Cape Pigweed (Amaranthus capensis) belongs to the genus Amaranthus, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
What kingdom does Cape Pigweed belong to?
Cape Pigweed (Amaranthus capensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Cape Pigweed?
The closest relatives of Cape Pigweed in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Carelessweed, Foxtail, Green Amaranth.

Native Range — 5 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
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
NE 🐾
Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
NE 🐾
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
NE 🐾
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
NE 🐾
Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
LC 🐾
desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
NE 🐾
Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
NE 🐾
Indehiscent Pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus
NE 🐾
Mat amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides
NE 🐾
sandhills amaranth
Amaranthus arenicola
NE 🐾
Mucronate Amaranth
Amaranthus quitensis
NE 🐾
Perennial Pigweed
Amaranthus deflexus
NE 🐾
Powell's Amaranth
Amaranthus crispus
NE 🐾
Prince Of Wales-Feather
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
NE 🐾
Prostrate pigweed
Amaranthus albus
NE 🐾
Redroot amaranth
Amaranthus retroflexus
NE 🐾
Mediterranean Amaranth
Amaranthus graecizans
NE 🐾
Rough-Fruit Amaranth
Amaranthus tuberculatus
LC
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