Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
sparganicephalus
ID:
531157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Syn. Mitteleur. Fl. 5: 312 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530489



Common Names

  • Sparganicephalus Amaranth
  • Sparganicephalus Amaranthus
  • Sparganicephalus


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Description

Amaranthus sparganicephalus (also called Sparganiocephalus, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical Americas. It has a short stem, and its leaves are usually lanceolate, with a length of up to 10 cm. It grows in moist soils, in open fields, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amaranthus sparganicephalus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaranthus sparganicephalus has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amaranthus sparganicephalus 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 sparganicephalus

Amaranthus sparganicephalus can be found in the United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Amaranthus sparganicephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amaranthus sparganicephalus?

Amaranthus sparganicephalus

What is the common name of Amaranthus sparganicephalus?

Sparganicephalus Amaranth

What is the habitat of Amaranthus sparganicephalus?

Dry, disturbed areas

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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