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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
(พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
(Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida
(พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Caryophyllales
(อันดับคาร์เนชัน)
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-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
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Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
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coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
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Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
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Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
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Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
Least Concern
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
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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 (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Prostrate pigweed?
The closest relatives of Prostrate pigweed in the genus Amaranthus include African amaranth, African-Spinach, Carelessweed, coast amaranth, Foxtail.
Genus Amaranthus — 20 Species
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African amaranth
Amaranthus muricatus
African-Spinach
Amaranthus cruentus
Carelessweed
Amaranthus spinosus
coast amaranth
Amaranthus pumilus
Foxtail
Amaranthus caudatus
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus powellii
Green Amaranth
Amaranthus hybridus
Guernsey Pigweed
Amaranthus blitum
desert amaranth
Amaranthus macrocarpus
Indehiscent Amaranth
Amaranthus bouchonii
Indehiscent Pigweed
Amaranthus standleyanus
Mat amaranth
Amaranthus blitoides
sandhills amaranth
Amaranthus arenicola
Mucronate Amaranth
Amaranthus quitensis
Perennial Pigweed
Amaranthus deflexus
Powell's Amaranth
Amaranthus crispus
Prince Of Wales-Feather
Amaranthus hypochondriacus
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Prostrate pigweed
Amaranthus albus
Redroot amaranth
Amaranthus retroflexus
Mediterranean Amaranth
Amaranthus graecizans
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