Amaranthus crassipes
Clubfoot Amaranth, Spreading Amaranth
Other regional names: Tropical Spreading Amaranth
- Tropical Spreading Amaranth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Amaranthus crassipes (commonly known as Clubfoot Amaranth or Spreading Amaranth) is an annual within the Amaranthaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Mexico, Northern South America, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, Aruba, Bahamas, Cayman Is., Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Louisiana, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Netherlands Antilles, New Mexico, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Turks-Caicos Is., Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Mexico Southeast, Peru, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms