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Amaranthus graecizans ssp. sylvestris

Scientific Name: Amaranthus graecizans ssp. sylvestris

Family: Amaranthaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Amaranthus graecizans subsp. sylvestris

Amaranthus graecizans subsp. sylvestris, also known as Mediterranean amaranth, Amarante des bois, or Amarante sylvestre, is a subspecies of Amaranthus graecizans.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Amaranthus graecizans L. subsp. sylvestris (Vill.) Brenan
  • Family: Amaranthaceae
  • Rank: Subspecies
  • Synonyms:
    • Amaranthus silvestris Vill.
  • Taxonomic Serial Number: 822877

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in the UK according to accessible records.
  • Subsp. graecizans is most common in West Africa, while subsp. sylvestris is more prevalent in East Africa.
  • Also found in Belgium.
  • Present in the Mediterranean region.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Typically small in size, reaching up to 60 cm in height.

Interesting facts

  • Villars' original spelling was "silvestris".

Further Resources

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
  • ChenoBase
  • Catalogue of Life
  • International Plant Names Index
  • USDA/ARS/NGRP/GRIN
  • BSBI List of British & Irish Vascular Plants and Stoneworts