Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
valida
ID:
659562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paul G.Wilson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 4: 187 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658894

Common Names

  • Dysphania Valida
  • Valid Goosefoot
  • Valid Pigweed

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Description

Dysphania valida (also called Spiny Amaranth, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is an annual herb, with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the western Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dysphania valida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dysphania valida has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysphania valida is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dysphania valida

Dysphania valida is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dysphania valida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysphania valida?

Dysphania valida

What is the common name of Dysphania valida?

Valid Goosefoot

What is the family of Dysphania valida?

Amaranthaceae

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-2780248: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.