Amaranthus polygonoides subsp. polygonoides
Smartweed Amaranth, Tropical Amaranth
Other regional names: White Polly
- White Polly
Also known as: Albersia polygonoides (L.) Kunth +10 more
- Albersia polygonoides (L.) Kunth
- Amaranthus berlandieri (Moq.) Uline & W.L.Bray
- Amaranthus polygonoides subsp. berlandieri (Moq.) Thell.
- Amaranthus polygonoides var. berlandieri (Moq.) Iamonico
- Amaranthus taishanensis F.Z.Li & C.K.Ni
- Amaranthus verticillatus Pav. ex Moq.
- Amblogyna polygonoides (L.) Raf.
- Glomeraria polygonoides (L.) Cav.
- Roemeria polygonoides (L.) Moench
- Sarratia berlandieri Moq.
- Sarratia polygonoides (L.) Moq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Amaranthus polygonoides subsp. polygonoides (commonly known as Smartweed Amaranth or Tropical Amaranth) is an annual within the Amaranthaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to seasonally dry tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Amaranthus polygonoides, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Aruba, Bahamas, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Netherlands Antilles, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Windward Is.
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)
Assam, Belgium, China North-Central, China Southeast, Finland, Germany, India, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Trinidad-Tobago
Base Species & Variations