Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
tricolor
ID:
531191

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 989 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530523



Common Names

  • Tricolor Amaranth
  • Tricolor Amaranthus
  • Tricolor


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Synonyms

  • Amaranthus tricolor mangostanus (L.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Amaranthus gangeticus angustior L.H.Bailey [unknown]
  • Amaranthus amboinicus Buch.-Ham. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus bicolor Nocca ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus cuspidatus Vis. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus dubius Mart. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus flexuosus hort. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus gangeticus L. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus inamoenus Willd. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus incomptus Willd. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus japonicus Houtt. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus japonicus Houtt. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lanceolatus Roxb. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lancifolius Roxb. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lividus Roxb. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus mangostanus L. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus mangostanus Blanco [unknown]
  • Amaranthus melancholicus L. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus melancholicus obovatus Moq. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus melancholicus parvifolius Moq. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus melancholicus tricolor (L.) Lam. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus mucronatus Hort.Petrop. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus oleraceus Roxb. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus polygamus Roxb. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus polygamus Thwaites [unknown]
  • Amaranthus rotundifolius Herb.Par. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus salicifolius Hort.Veitch [unknown]
  • Amaranthus tricolor gangeticus (L.) Fiori [unknown]
  • Amaranthus tricolor melancholicus (L.) Lam. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus tricolor tristis (Willd.) Mehrotra, Aswal & B.S.Bisht [unknown]
  • Amaranthus tristis L. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus tristis leptostachys Moq. [unknown]
  • Blitum gangeticum (L.) Moench [unknown]
  • Blitum melancholicum Moench [unknown]
  • Glomeraria bicolor Cav. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Glomeraria tricolor (L.) Cav. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus tricolor tristis (Willd.) Mehrotra, Aswal & B.S.Bisht [unknown]
  • Amaranthus gangeticus angustior Bailey [unknown]

Description

Amaranthus tricolor (also called Joseph's coat, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a bushy habit and grows to a height of about 1 meter. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are small and greenish-white. It grows in moist soils in open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Amaranthus tricolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaranthus tricolor 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 tricolor is an annual plant that can be grown from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly. The plants will reach a height of 1-2 feet and will produce small, bright green leaves. Harvest the leaves when they are young and tender for the best flavor.

Where to Find Amaranthus tricolor

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

Amaranthus tricolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amaranthus tricolor?

Amaranthus tricolor

What is the common name of Amaranthus tricolor?

Tricolor Amaranth

What is the habitat of Amaranthus tricolor?

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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