Amaranthus blitum subsp. blitum
Amaranthus blitum subsp. blitum, commonly known as Slender Amaranth, is a resilient annual herb found in tropical and subtropical regions. Valued for its nutritional density, this plant offers significant medicinal potential, containing antioxidants and bioactive compounds used traditionally to support digestive health and reduce inflammation in various cultures.
- Scientific name: Amaranthus blitum subsp. blitum
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Caryophyllales, it is classified under the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is placed in the genus Amaranthus as the subspecies Amaranthus blitum subsp. blitum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Amaranthus | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in Denmark, Finland, and Great Britain. Moving toward the center of the continent, the species can also be found within Middle Europe. Specifically, it is recorded in the country of Belgium. Additionally, the plant's range extends through the Czechia-Slovakia region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
Activities
Amaranthus blitum subsp. blitum has 4 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antigenotoxic, Antipyretic, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antigenotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antipyretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |