Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
blitum
ID:
530753

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 990 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530085

Common Names

  • Blitum Amaranthus
  • Pigweed Amaranthus
  • Tumbleweed Amaranthus

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Synonyms

  • Albersia arenaria Schur [unknown]
  • Albersia ascendens Fourr. [unknown]
  • Albersia blitum (L.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Albersia livida Kunth [unknown]
  • Amaranthus adscendens auct. [deprecated]
  • Amaranthus albus Rodsch. ex F.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus alius E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Amaranthus ascendens Loisel. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus berchtoldii Seidl ex Opiz [unknown]
  • Amaranthus blitonius St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus blitum ascendens (Loisel.) DC. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus blitum polygonoides Moq. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus blitum polygonoides (Moq.) Carretero [unknown]
  • Amaranthus diffusus Dulac [unknown]
  • Amaranthus gangeticus Wall. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus graecizans blitum (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lividus Hort.Petrop. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lividus ascendens (Loisel.) Thell. ex Wacht. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lividus ascendens (Loisel.) Thell. ex Wacht. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lividus polygonoides (Moq.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lividus polygonoides (Moq.) Thell. ex Probst [unknown]
  • Amaranthus minor Gray [unknown]
  • Amaranthus mucronatus Poir. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus oleraceus Rodsch. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus pallidus M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus polygonoides Zoll. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus prostratus Bastard [unknown]
  • Amaranthus ruderalis Koch ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus tenuiflorus Fisch.Hort.Hal. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus tenuifolius Roxb. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus viridis All. [unknown]
  • Blitum maius Scop. [unknown]
  • Euxolus alius E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Euxolus ascendens (Loisel.) Hara [unknown]
  • Euxolus viridis ascendens (Lois) Moq. [unknown]
  • Glomeraria blitum (L.) Cav. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lividus ascendens (Loisel.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lividus ascendens (Loisel.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus blitum blitum [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lividus lividus [unknown]

Description

Amaranthus blitum (also called Blite Amaranth, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to North and South America, and is typically found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amaranthus blitum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source in some parts of the world.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Amaranthus blitum sub. emarginatus (Salzm. ex Uline & W.L.Bray) Carretero, Muñoz Garm. & Pedrol
Amaranthus blitum sub. oleraceus (L.) Costea
Amaranthus blitum var. pseudogracilis (Thell.) Lambinon

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaranthus blitum has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amaranthus blitum is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate, sow seeds in early spring in a sunny location. Water regularly and thin out seedlings as needed. Deadhead to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Amaranthus blitum

Amaranthus blitum can be found in moist soils in fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Amaranthus blitum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amaranthus blitum?

Amaranthus blitum

What is the common name of Amaranthus blitum?

Blite Amaranth

What is the habitat of Amaranthus blitum?

It is found in moist, sunny areas, such as those found in the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Amaranthus genus

Amaranthus hunzikeri, Amaranthus acanthobracteatus, Amaranthus acanthochiton, Amaranthus adulterinus, Amaranthus albus, Amaranthus anderssonii, Amaranthus arenicola, Amaranthus asplundii, Amaranthus atropurpureus, Amaranthus aureus, Amaranthus australis, Amaranthus bahiensis, Amaranthus bigelowii, Amaranthus blitoides, Amaranthus blitum, Amaranthus brandegeei, Amaranthus brasiliensis, Amaranthus brownii, Amaranthus budensis, Amaranthus californicus, Amaranthus campestris, Amaranthus cannabinus, Amaranthus capensis, Amaranthus caracasanus, Amaranthus cardenasianus, Amaranthus caturus, Amaranthus caudatus, Amaranthus celosioides, Amaranthus chihuahensis, Amaranthus clementii, Amaranthus cochleitepalus, Amaranthus commutatus, Amaranthus congestus, Amaranthus crassipes, Amaranthus crispus, Amaranthus cruentus, Amaranthus cuspidifolius, Amaranthus deflexus, Amaranthus dinteri, Amaranthus dubius, Amaranthus fimbriatus, Amaranthus floridanus, Amaranthus furcatus, Amaranthus graecizans, Amaranthus grandiflorus, Amaranthus greggii, Amaranthus haughtii, Amaranthus hybridus, Amaranthus hypochondriacus, Amaranthus interruptus,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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