Amaranthus hybridus subsp. quitensis
South American Amaranth, Mucronate Amaranth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Indigenous to South America, Amaranthus hybridus subsp. quitensis (commonly known as South American amaranth or Mucronate Amaranth) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Amaranthus hybridus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Ecuador, Galápagos, Paraguay, Peru, 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)
Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Brazil South, Cape Verde, Chile Central, Colombia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Norway, Ontario, Spain, Sweden
Base Species & Variations