Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
blitoides
ID:
530744

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 12: 273 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530076

Common Names

  • Blitoides Amaranthus
  • Blitum-like Amaranthus
  • Blitoid Amaranthus

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Synonyms

  • Amaranthus blitoides crassius Jeps. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus blitoides densifolius Uline & W.L.Bray [unknown]
  • Amaranthus blitoides halophilus Aellen [unknown]
  • Amaranthus blitoides reverchonii Uline & W.L.Bray [unknown]
  • Amaranthus reverchonii (Uline & W.L.Bray) Kov. [unknown]
  • Galliaria blitoides (S.Watson) Nieuwl. [unknown]

Description

Amaranthus blitoides (also called Prostrate Pigweed, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to North and South America, and is typically found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Amaranthus blitoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source in some parts of the world.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaranthus blitoides has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amaranthus blitoides is an annual plant native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 1.5 m. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position and lightly covered with soil.

Where to Find Amaranthus blitoides

Amaranthus blitoides can be found in moist soils in fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas in western North America.

Amaranthus blitoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amaranthus blitoides?

Amaranthus blitoides

What is the common name of Amaranthus blitoides?

Pigweed Amaranth

What is the habitat of Amaranthus blitoides?

It is found in moist, sunny areas, such as those found in the eastern United States.

Species in the Amaranthus genus

Amaranthus hunzikeri, Amaranthus acanthobracteatus, Amaranthus acanthochiton, Amaranthus adulterinus, Amaranthus albus, Amaranthus anderssonii, Amaranthus arenicola, Amaranthus asplundii, Amaranthus atropurpureus, Amaranthus aureus, Amaranthus australis, Amaranthus bahiensis, Amaranthus bigelowii, Amaranthus blitoides, Amaranthus blitum, Amaranthus brandegeei, Amaranthus brasiliensis, Amaranthus brownii, Amaranthus budensis, Amaranthus californicus, Amaranthus campestris, Amaranthus cannabinus, Amaranthus capensis, Amaranthus caracasanus, Amaranthus cardenasianus, Amaranthus caturus, Amaranthus caudatus, Amaranthus celosioides, Amaranthus chihuahensis, Amaranthus clementii, Amaranthus cochleitepalus, Amaranthus commutatus, Amaranthus congestus, Amaranthus crassipes, Amaranthus crispus, Amaranthus cruentus, Amaranthus cuspidifolius, Amaranthus deflexus, Amaranthus dinteri, Amaranthus dubius, Amaranthus fimbriatus, Amaranthus floridanus, Amaranthus furcatus, Amaranthus graecizans, Amaranthus grandiflorus, Amaranthus greggii, Amaranthus haughtii, Amaranthus hybridus, Amaranthus hypochondriacus, Amaranthus interruptus,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2632706: Based on the initial data import
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.