Amaranthus cruentus
Amaranthus cruentuus, commonly known as Red Amaranth, is a vibrant medicinal plant prized for its deep crimson foliage and nutritional density. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals, it serves as a powerful functional food. Traditionally used to support blood health, it offers significant therapeutic potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Scientific name: Amaranthus cruentus
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its classification within 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 widespread presence across several key regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its habitat includes the landscapes of both Great Britain and Sweden. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can be found growing within the borders of Belgium. Its distribution further extends through the central territories of Germany. Finally, the plant is also documented within the geographical reaches of Czechia-Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Chemicals
Amaranthus cruentus has 25 reported phytochemicals identified across 25 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-phenylethenamine, AmO, L-tryptophan, Rutin, alanine.
- Total chemicals
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 25
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 2-phenylethenamine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AmO | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| L-tryptophan | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amaranthussaponin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betaine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| formate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fumarate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Amaranthus cruentus has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Cytoprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Amaranthus cruentus has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, diabetes mellitus, obesity.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| diabetes mellitus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |