Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
hunzikeri
ID:
506968

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Bayón

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 294 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506300

Common Names

  • Amaranthus hunzikeri
  • Hunzikeri Amaranthus
  • Amaranthus

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Description

Amaranthus hunzikeri (also called Hunziker's Amaranth, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is an annual herb that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Amaranthus hunzikeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaranthus hunzikeri has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amaranthus hunzikeri can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Where to Find Amaranthus hunzikeri

Amaranthus hunzikeri is found in Chile.

Amaranthus hunzikeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amaranthus hunzikeri?

Amaranthus hunzikeri

What is the growth habit of Amaranthus hunzikeri?

Amaranthus hunzikeri is an annual herb.

What is the native range of Amaranthus hunzikeri?

Amaranthus hunzikeri is native to South America.

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-2603442: Based on the initial data import
Néstor David Bayón: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Bayón' in the authors string.