Amaranthus centralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centralis
ID:
742302
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Palmer & Mowatt
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 19: 111 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000741635
Common Names
- Central Amaranth
- Central Amaranthus
- Central Amarant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amaranthus centralis (also called Central Amaranth, among many other common names) is an annual plant species native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a herbaceous stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amaranthus centralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also known to be an air purifier and can help reduce indoor air pollution.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amaranthus centralis is a small, greenish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amaranthus centralis is an annual, low-growing plant with small, oval leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers in summer. It can be propagated from seed. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Amaranthus centralis
Amaranthus centralis is native to the Americas, but is now found in many parts of the world.
Amaranthus centralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amaranthus centralis?
Amaranthus centralis
What type of plant is Amaranthus centralis?
Herb
Where is Amaranthus centralis found?
South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2888456: Based on the initial data import
Joanne Palmer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Palmer' in the authors string.
Jane Mowatt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mowatt' in the authors string.