Amaranthus deflexus
Argentine Amaranth, Large Fruit Amaranth
Other regional names: Largefruit Amaranth
- Largefruit Amaranth
Also known as: Albersia deflexa (L.) Fourr. +16 more
- Albersia deflexa (L.) Fourr.
- Albersia prostrata (Balb.) Kunth
- Amarantellus argentinus Speg.
- Amarantellus argetinus Speg.
- Amaranthus deflexus f. refescens (Godr.) Thell. ex Probst, 1934
- Amaranthus deflexus f. rufescens (Godr.) Thell. & Probst
- Amaranthus deflexus var. refescens (Godr.) Thell., 1912
- Amaranthus deflexus var. rufescens (Godr.) Thell.
- Amaranthus perennis Bellardi ex Colla
- Amaranthus scandens L.fil.
- Amaranthus viridis T.Cooke & C.H.Wright
- Euxolus deflexus (L.) Raf.
- Euxolus deflexus var. ascendens Moq.
- Euxolus deflexus var. major Moq.
- Euxolus deflexus var. minor Moq.
- Euxolus deflexus var. rufescens Godr.
- Galliaria prostrata (Balb.) Bubani
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Amaranthus deflexus (commonly known as Argentine amaranth or Large-fruit amaranth) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Amaranthaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Uruguay
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)
Alabama, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Bulgaria, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Chad, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., Finland, Florida, France, Free State, Georgia, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Japan, Juan Fernández Is., Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Lesotho, Libya, Louisiana, Madeira, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Jersey, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, North Caucasus, Northern Provinces, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Oregon, Pakistan, Palestine, Pennsylvania, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Tasmania, Tennessee, Transcaucasus, Trinidad-Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Virginia, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia, Zimbabwe