Amaranthus macrocarpus
Boggabri Weed, Desert Amaranth
Other regional names: Dwarf Amaranth
- Dwarf Amaranth
Also known as: Euxolus macropus (Benth.) F.Muell.
- Euxolus macropus (Benth.) F.Muell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Amaranthus macrocarpus (commonly known as Boggabri-weed or Desert Amaranth) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Found natively in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria
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)
Germany
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms