Amaranthaceae belongs to the order Caryophyllales. It is also known as Amaranth family.
Amaranthaceae is a family of flowering plants. Many species in this family are adapted to diverse environments, including arid and saline soils. The family includes over 175 genera and more than 2,500 species, ranging from herbs and shrubs to succulents. These plants are recognized for their simple leaves, small clustered flowers, and betalain pigments, which give them distinctive red or purple hues.
Most species are distributed worldwide, with a strong presence in tropical and temperate regions. Amaranthaceae members play important ecological roles, including soil stabilization and supporting pollinators. Some species are cultivated for ornamental purposes, while others are valued for their nutritional and medicinal properties.
The best example of a commercial crop from the family Amaranthaceae is quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa).
Total genera found for Amaranthaceae: 5
- 1) Amaranthus
- 2) Beta
- 3) Chenopodium
- 4) Dysphania
- 5) Spinacia
Total plants found for Amaranthaceae: 14
- 1) Amaranthus spp
- 2) Beet
- 3) Beetroot
- 4) Chard
- 5) Epazote
- 6) Good King Henry
- 7) Green amaranth
- 8) Mangelwurzel
- 9) Quinoa
- 10) Red amaranth
- 11) Spinach
- 12) Spinach beet
- 13) Sugar beet
- 14) White goosefoot