Amaranthus muricatus
African Amaranth, Muricate Amaranth
Other regional names: Rough Fruited Amaranth
- Rough Fruited Amaranth
Also known as: Euxolus muricatus Moq.
- Euxolus muricatus Moq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Naturally occurring in South America, Amaranthus muricatus (commonly known as African amaranth or Muricate Amaranth) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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, Bolivia, Paraguay, 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, Baleares, Brazil South, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, East Aegean Is., France, Free State, Germany, Greece, Italy, Madeira, Mauritania, Morocco, New South Wales, Northern Provinces, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, St.Helena, Victoria, Western Sahara