Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
looseri
ID:
531001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 4: 128 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530333



Common Names

  • Amaranthus looseri
  • Looser's Amaranth
  • Looser Amaranth


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Description

Amaranthus looseri (also called Looser's amaranth, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has an erect habit with erect stems and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is found in moist, disturbed sites, roadsides, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Amaranthus looseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaranthus looseri has small, greenish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amaranthus looseri 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 looseri

Amaranthus looseri can be found in moist soils in fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas in western North America.

Amaranthus looseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amaranthus looseri?

Amaranthus looseri

What is the common name of Amaranthus looseri?

Looser's Amaranth

What is the lifespan of Amaranthus looseri?

Annual

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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