Amaranthus paraguayensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paraguayensis
ID:
531071
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Parodi
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Ci. Argent. 5: 273 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530403
Common Names
- Amaranthus paraguayensis
- Paraguayan Amaranth
- Paraguayan Pigweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amaranthus paraguayensis (also called Paraguay 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 paraguayensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amaranthus paraguayensis is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are short and erect, with a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Amaranthus paraguayensis is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It can be grown from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Amaranthus paraguayensis
Amaranthus paraguayensis is native to South America and is found in moist, open areas.
Amaranthus paraguayensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amaranthus paraguayensis?
Amaranthus paraguayensis
What are the common names of Amaranthus paraguayensis?
Common names of Amaranthus paraguayensis include Paraguay Amaranth, Paraguay Pigweed, and Paraguay Waterhemp.
Where is Amaranthus paraguayensis found?
Amaranthus paraguayensis is found in 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-2633021: Based on the initial data import
Domingo Parodi (1823-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Parodi' in the authors string.