Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
mitchellii
ID:
531025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 5: 214 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000530357

Common Names

  • Amaranthus mitchellii
  • Mitchell's Amaranth
  • Mitchell Amaranth

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Synonyms

  • Amaranthus mitchellii strictifolius Domin [unknown]

Description

Amaranthus mitchellii (also called Mitchell's amaranth, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has an erect habit with erect stems and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, greenish-white flowers. It is found in moist, disturbed sites, roadsides, and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Amaranthus mitchellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Amaranthus mitchellii has small, greenish-white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amaranthus mitchellii is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It can be grown from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny spot and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers a sunny position and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Amaranthus mitchellii

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

Amaranthus mitchellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amaranthus mitchellii?

Amaranthus mitchellii

What is the common name of Amaranthus mitchellii?

Mitchell's Amaranth

What is the lifespan of Amaranthus mitchellii?

Annual

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,

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