Amaranthus caudatus
Amaranthus caudatus, commonly known as Love Lies Bleeding, is a striking annual plant celebrated for its cascading, deep-red flower tassels. Beyond its ornamental beauty, this nutritious pseudo-cereal has been vital in traditional medicine and diets, offering significant antioxidant properties and essential nutrients to support overall human health and wellness.
- Scientific name: Amaranthus caudatus
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Amaranthus caudatus, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Amaranthus.
| 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 specific distribution pattern across the northern regions of the European continent. Within Northern Europe, it can be found growing in the country of Denmark. Its presence extends further north into the territories of Finland and Norway. Additionally, the species is documented within the borders of Sweden. Finally, its geographical range includes the island nation of Great Britain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
Chemicals
Amaranthus caudatus has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caffeic acid, Rutin, betacarotene, flavonoids, glucosinolates.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betacarotene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucosinolates | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lycopene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| squalene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| unsaturated fatty acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Amaranthus caudatus has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Amaranthus caudatus has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Diabetes mellitus, atherosclerosis, cancer, candidiasis, hypercholesterolemia.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| atherosclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| candidiasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypercholesterolemia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |