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blutaparon

Scientific Name: Blutaparon

Family: Amaranthaceae

Category: Dicot

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Blutaparon: A Coastal Genus

Blutaparon is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. These plants are typically found in coastal environments throughout the tropics and subtropics of the Americas.

Considerations for Pets

  • Blutaparon portulacoides (known locally as "pirrixiu" in Brazil) has been associated with cases of poisoning in sheep.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Blutaparon Rafinesque (1838)
  • Family: Amaranthaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Caraxeron Vaillant ex Rafinesque (1837)
    • For Blutaparon vermiculare specifically:
      • Gomphrena vermicularis Linnaeus
      • Philoxerus vermicularis (Linnaeus) R. Brown
      • Caraxeron vermiculare
      • Achyranthes vermicularis (L.) Eaton
      • Achyranthes vermicularis (L.) Elliott
      • Blutaparon breviflorum Raf.
      • Blutaparon brevifolium Raf. (nom. illeg.)

Notable Species: Blutaparon vermiculare

  • Common Names: Silverhead, silverweed, saltweed, samphire, Beach Potherb
  • Distribution and Habitat:
    • Historically endemic to Santiago Island in the Galapagos Islands.
    • Also found in the Florida Keys, USA.
    • Prefers coastal habitats.
  • Morphological Characteristics:
    • Perennial (occasionally annual) plants ranging from 3 to 20 dm in size.
    • Stems are mostly prostrate with ascending branches, extensively branched, and glabrous (smooth).
    • Leaf blades are linear to linear.
    • Sprawling, much branching herb.

Notable Species: Blutaparon portulacoides

  • Brazilian Portuguese names: pirrixiu, bredo-de-praia e capotiragu.

Ecological Role

  • Adapted to saline environments.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Halobacillus blutaparonensis is a moderately halophilic bacterium isolated from Blutaparon.

Further Information

  • Atlas of Florida Plants: Provides distribution and taxonomic information.
  • GRIN Taxonomy: Provides taxonomic checklist information.
  • GBIF: Offers a global biodiversity information view.
  • The Plant List: includes scientific plant names.
  • PIER (Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project)