Amaranthus hypochondriacus
Amaranthus hypocondriacus, commonly known as Amaranth, is a highly nutritious pseudocereal celebrated for its medicinal properties. Rich in essential amino acids, antioxidants, and minerals, it supports immune function and cardiovascular health. This versatile plant serves as both a dietary staple and a natural remedy in traditional healing practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Amaranthus hypochondriacus
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Caryophyllales, it is a member of the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is specifically identified 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 |
Common Names
This plant, Amaranthus hypocondriacus, is known by various common names depending on the linguistic region, although in all the specified Chinese dialects, it is referred to by the same name. In Simplified Chinese (zh-hans, zh-cn) and Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), as well as in the regional variations for Hong Kong (zh-hk) and Singapore (zh-sg), the common name is 千穗谷.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 千穗谷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 千穗谷 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 千穗谷 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 千穗谷 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 千穗谷 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 千穗谷 | Wikidata |
| fi | meksikonrevonhäntä | Wikidata |
| hu | piros disznóparéj | Wikidata |
| hsb | Žarowacy šćěrjenc | Wikidata |
| sv | Toppamarant | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Amaranthus hypocondriacus, exhibits a specific geographical presence across several regions in Northern Europe. Its distribution can be observed within the borders of Denmark and Finland. Additionally, the species is found growing in the landscapes of Great Britain. The plant also extends its range into the territories of Norway and Sweden. Consequently, these five countries represent its primary documented locations within the northern part of the continent.
| 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 | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Netherlands | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
Chemicals
Amaranthus hypochondriacus has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caffeic acid, Cd, Cu2+, Mn2+, Rutin.
- Total chemicals
- 13
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cu2+ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Mn2+ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn2+ | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ash | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-carotene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| iron | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Amaranthus hypochondriacus has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Acne vulgaris.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acne vulgaris | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |