About purple amaranth
purple amaranth (Amaranthus graecizans subsp. thellungianus) is a herb belonging to the Amaranthaceae family (Amaranth family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/panicle flower clusters, utricle/achene fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. Native to Tropical America, it is distributed across India, Sri Lanka, Central Asia. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Amaranthus graecizans subsp. thellungianus
- Genus
- Amaranthus
- Family
- AMARANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Tropical America
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka, Central Asia
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Amaranthaceae
Amaranth family
purple amaranth belongs to the Amaranthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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