Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
cannabinus
ID:
530783

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Sauer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Madroño 13: 11. 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530115

Common Names

  • Hemp Amaranth
  • Hemp Pigweed
  • Hemp Amaranth Pigweed

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Synonyms

  • Acnida cannabina L. [unknown]
  • Acnida cannabina concatenata Moq. [unknown]
  • Acnida cannabina cuspidata (Bertero ex Spreng.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Acnida cannabina lanceolata Moq. [unknown]
  • Acnida cannabina salicifolia Moq. [unknown]
  • Acnida elliotii Raf. [unknown]
  • Acnida obtusifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Acnida rhyssocarpa Steud. [unknown]
  • Acnida ruscocarpa Willd. [unknown]
  • Acnida salicifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus macrocaulos Poir. [unknown]

Description

Amaranthus cannabinus (also called Indian Hemp, among many other common names) is a annual plant native to India. It is an evergreen shrub with bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, tropical regions and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Amaranthus cannabinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as a bee plant and attracts a variety of pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaranthus cannabinus 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 cannabinus is a hardy annual that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in late spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 6 inches apart. Water regularly and thin out the seedlings as they grow. The plants will flower in late summer and will produce seed pods that can be harvested for use in cooking.

Where to Find Amaranthus cannabinus

Amaranthus cannabinus can be found in moist soils in fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Amaranthus cannabinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amaranthus cannabinus?

Amaranthus cannabinus

What is the common name of Amaranthus cannabinus?

Hemp Amaranth

What is the habitat of Amaranthus cannabinus?

It is found in dry, sunny areas, such as those found in the Mediterranean region.

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-2632743: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Friedrich (Fritz) Ludwig Ferdinand Sauer (b.1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sauer' in the authors string.