Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
amaranthoides
ID:
639833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 211 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639165



Common Names

  • Deeringia amaranthoides
  • Amaranthoides Deeringia
  • Deeringia


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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes amaranthoides Lam. [unknown]
  • Celosia baccata Retz. [unknown]
  • Cladostachys amaranthoides (Lam.) K.C.Kuan [unknown]
  • Cladostachys frutescens D.Don [unknown]
  • Coilosperma cordata Raf. [unknown]
  • Deeringia baccata Moq. [unknown]
  • Deeringia celosioides R.Br. [unknown]
  • Deeringia indica Retz. ex Blume [unknown]
  • Deeringia virgata Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]

Description

Deeringia amaranthoides (also called Amaranth-like Deeringia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy soils in wetlands, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Deeringia amaranthoides is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge or border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Deeringia amaranthoides are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deeringia amaranthoides can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and plant it in well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into individual pots. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Deeringia amaranthoides

Deeringia amaranthoides can be found in the Himalayas of India.

Deeringia amaranthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deeringia amaranthoides?

Deeringia amaranthoides

What is the common name of Deeringia amaranthoides?

Amaranth-Like Deeringia

What is the natural habitat of Deeringia amaranthoides?

Montane and subalpine scrub and grassland

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