Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
standleyanus
ID:
531167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parodi ex Covas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 5: 339 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530499



Common Names

  • Standley's Amaranth
  • Standley Amaranth
  • Standley Amaranthus


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Synonyms

  • Amaranthus parodii Standl. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus vulgatissimus sublanceolatus Thell. in Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]

Description

Amaranthus standleyanus (also called Standley's Amaranth, 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 standleyanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaranthus standleyanus 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 standleyanus 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 standleyanus

Amaranthus standleyanus can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Amaranthus standleyanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amaranthus standleyanus?

Amaranthus standleyanus

What is the common name of Amaranthus standleyanus?

Standley's Amaranth

What is the habitat of Amaranthus standleyanus?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2633110: Based on the initial data import
Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
Guillermo Covas (1915-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Covas' in the authors string.