Amaranthus interruptus
Also known as: Amaranthus lineatus R.Br. +2 more
- Amaranthus lineatus R.Br.
- Amaranthus spathulatus Desf. ex Moq.
- Euxolus interruptus (R.Br.) Moq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Amaranthus interruptus is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Found natively in Tropical Asia and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Lesser Sunda Is., New Guinea, Northern Territory, Queensland, Solomon Is., South Australia, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Marquesas, New Caledonia, Society Is.