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Control The herbicides Telar (chlorsulfuron) and Milestone and GrazonNext HL (both possessing aminopyralid as the Seed shiny black axils) of the leaves. Amaranthus spinosus Linn. =[�Rő�FD��t##�9ꕊ�䒺Ǎ�� j��*apG#C*4��ԏ�#�i�h�-'�dv�/���D�##U%�1$um"K���U������C�.�1�)r�D��i�0��%�$Q�3 �@�VѼ!fG2&�s��#� 2x�1M�KL06h��K�sM�`H'4����&yrC��^�$Cc��L��^��1�����`o����+�]G߱㏨�!�,�����b0+�0A���+vR�5�Cs�����2���d~4��/^�:'�EqP����=���a�}��M���g��>�eO�ua{���qh�Il/v�����5u�.�?5��yQ�z�l�X*�S�w#t*�Jz�b�S|������%���'��)��]�8�?xv�dt��O(O���uuΎ�Ҝ���xJ�~4*n��(|�|(���� :��l��G7i��^t������, 8jU��T��1(�v�sdEÑ���#��� }��'[���x����tTAyN����#v��q��.���(f����V�@��F;~�Z���i�� ͊I l��ޛ��w�&�x�tq������� 2. Native to tropical regions of the New World, Amaranthus spinosus is now an introduced weed in many areas far outside its original range. But amaranthus spinosus leaves do contain low level of oxalates, which is not a good thing for people with special medical condition such as kidney stones or gallstones. puberulous). Amaranthus spinosus is definitely one of those plants you love to hate. The releases have been so successful that the weevil may replace the use of herbicides for control of this weed. 0000032221 00000 n Seeds germinate best with light, so tillage is a way to help control this annual invasive. 3. Chemical control: butachlor as preemergence and propanil or 2,4-D as postemergence treatments are reported for control of A. spinosus. General care and maintenance Amaranth is easy to care for and requires little maintenance. The stems are green or reddish-purple in colour and can be hairless (i.e. 3)Ӽ����w� ��b: ��5���:���6{7gyQeuKO�=ena�����I1��y�驿oz�lz���gw� Q `�X�cv�N��������,�����.��Mn|�&�̊!�Fiu�H��ۂ�7��쪘��ʾ��$g���~�����x��k�# b��_ �ҳ� ؐ�9�f7,c�؈�Y� 0000069119 00000 n herbicides, alone or in various mixtures, for the control of A. spinosus in groundnuts. ������C?8�}0 UV�. The nutritional value of Amaranthus spinosus is comparable to that of other vegetable amaranths.Amaranthus leaves contain per 100 g edible portion: water 84.0 g, energy 176 kJ (42 kcal), protein 4.6 g, fat 0.2 g, carbohydrate 8.3 g, fibre 1.8 g, Ca 410 mg, P 103 mg and Fe 8.9 mg (Leung, W.-T.W., Busson, F. & Jardin, C., 1968). startxref Spiny amaranth (Amaranthus spinosus L.) is a common weed of grazed pastures and hayfields in Kentucky. Other names that readers may be familiar with are spiny pigweed or prickly amaranth. l�� "ѩ�Dx��,��GɦEٷ�����g�F'��c�ĩ��L�{ �����"!��K��Aj(*h����{*Ӽ��ijU��ܐT���Dk� �I��"/P������l�?L|;�À���Y�PO�Z�u©��\ �6k�'jP�OM����a4L�l�5/?f٤��c������5���w8ax�l����U�}�5 �7�����r � ���ʦ���(�j�}�� 7uW�� ��թ8���en��݄? 0000008746 00000 n Alternate names Spiny Pigweed. endstream endobj 231 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[14 181]/Length 29/Size 195/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream 0000004891 00000 n Upland rice weeds of South and Southeast Asia. Leaves are elliptic- obavate, acute base, apex are acutely emarginated. %PDF-1.4 %���� Origins: Native to tropical America (Randall, 2002). At higher concentration (20%) significant reduction of 44.8% to 73.1% and 39.9% to 64.64% were observed in leaf and stem extract of Cassia tora, Amaranthus spinosus, Xanthium strumarium and Cassia sericea as compared to control. 0000011348 00000 n Spiny pigweed is an annual native to tropical America but has spread into the eastern US and California where it inhabits disturbed areas including cultivated fields, roadsides, and lawns. I remember my grandpa digging them on here on the farm when I was a kid. Keywords: Amaranthus spinosus L. (Amaranthaceae); analgesic, anti-inflammatory, castor oil, gastric mucosal erosion, prostaglandin. Amaranthus spinosusis also used as forage and said to increase the yield of milk in cattle. ���'"��� *�9y��@��3���va Information about Amaranthus spinosus diagnosis, including distribution and treatment advice Global_description: Amaranthus spinosus is an erect, many-branched annual herb growing up to 1.5 m. H���ao�@���+�#���.�4MZ�I/��%�O��B�"ׂ�^�}gf�+�6�qaw����/�Y2��Ma0Zl�..F_Ӻ '���Gw��0\^^�P�u2��1x�����T���gSUeۖ�:oZ�6ۼ�18)��ʺ@Mw.|C�=p��`@� �����t�!Q�6�!ˉ��O����n�M��Z���1nL�剚_����. Field trials were conducted near Yoakum during 1991 and 1992 on Tremona loamy fine sand to evaluate the efficacy of 8 post-em. A search for biological control agents of the weeds Tithonia tubaeiformis in Chapingo, Mexico and of T. tubaeiformis, Amaranthus hybridus and Amaranthus spinosus in Tecalitlan, Jalisco, Mexico, undertaken in 1987-88 resulted in the identification of 5 insect species feeding on T. tubaeiformis, and 2 insect species and an unidentified bacterium on Amaranthus spp. A leafy, many-branched plant, often with reddish stems, and pairs of sharp spines at the stem nodes. Amaranthus spinosus is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in). 0000001401 00000 n A. spinosus is very rich in proteins (12.6 endstream endobj 196 0 obj <>/Metadata 12 0 R/Pages 11 0 R/StructTreeRoot 14 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 197 0 obj <>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 198 0 obj <> endobj 199 0 obj <> endobj 200 0 obj <> endobj 201 0 obj <> endobj 202 0 obj <> endobj 203 0 obj <>stream A pair of spines in the leaf axils, often dense presence of axillary 5–10 mm diameter fruit capsular, dehiscent. At normal therapeutic doses, Amaranthus spinosus is considered safe for the treatment of liver problems. There are several weeds that it is nearly impossible to eliminate and this is one of them. Weed Technology, 8(2):199-202. California county polygons can be turned off and on in the layer control box. @�hW@- ����w.��@�9�p���m7�M~�c��=�C7��x��`��&�m׷�j����L&����e ��pMU��n^��f6�x�&�>wa}���?�d��?��Ŧ��m��k3}k��&��Ӯ��~�=�O���l�0�؅�Դan�S0U�_m�w�j�����ñ��̦�^�9M�Ǩ���c�x��������-�{�K�k�j�i�uR�L�_�3�=9�匯�j���T��Sd�tN�CԅjG�u�=5��j�&��#���Po������������Y��O�{K�[�5/�=������1���^~��+�ZO������k ��Y?�L%̹ �Bf��Y�,d0��;2���f!��Y�,`2��9� �v}�x��e���u��-b+�~@'�C�w�4NVOa�� i0� It isn't as common as its relative A. hybridus here in the Midwest. )>J�8?x ?�W� ���Q on December 6, 2016. 0000008343 00000 n Seeds should be sown to a depth of 1–2 cm (0.4–0.8 in) in rows spaced 50 cm (20 in) apart. We could not find any reference to the use of spiny pigweed specifically as food. ��G�#�I��|��͵���G��1�x��M��~����G��~�x��x? �;�q*ڔ������I~��Y"�0��)���R7㺙�͸nV endstream endobj 207 0 obj <>stream Native to the lowland tropics in the Americas, spiny amaranth has spread through tropical and subtropical latitudes around the world (Holm et al., 1991), has become a major weed of rice in the Philippines (Chauhan and Johnson, 2009), and is moving into temperate regions in the United States. 0000009498 00000 n Amaranthus spinosus root, 250g of Talinum triangulare root, 500g of Talinum triangulare root, ... Amaranthus spinosus and Talinum Triangulare. Amaranthus spinosus L. Meaning_of_the_name: Amaranthus - derives from the greek word "amarantos" meaning immortal or unfading and "anthos" meaning flower, and refers to long lasting qualities of of the flower; spinosus: spiny. Herbicides were applied on plants with 5-6 leaves and rates of 0, 16R, 4TR, 1/4R, 1/16R, 1/64R. 0000003421 00000 n Geographic subdivisions for Amaranthus spinosus: SCo, w DMoj : MAP CONTROLS 1. Spiny Amaranth (Amaranthus spinosus L.) control in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.). H�\��n�0��z 0000012684 00000 n Spiny amaranth, or spiny pigweed, (‎Amaranthus spinosus) is an annual pigweed species that’s critical to control as it has been linked to nitrate toxicity in … Hokche O; Berry PE; Huber O, 2008. Caracas, Venezuela: Fundación Instituto Botánico de Venezuela, 860 pp. 0000010037 00000 n �b1by"+A �$����S!��� ���;6�Bp�X1�����ş-��k,X?q%֟A�� There are several weeds that it is nearly impossible to eliminate and this is one of them. ��\}�!�/2 o�[�x'�. H��S�n�0}�W�G,c!d�"�i2�j5i�O���$l#]����CG'5�`|}ι�g��e6Z�/`�kQ��ep'�x���$�_�\C Common name. The pest management decision guide provides information on how to prevent, monitor and control Amaranthus spinosus. 0000001078 00000 n ��(D"���Ia��q̆>�C�=a��WC'ُ�ܚ%���.\�/�>�3��~�b- W�r\�BX�Ya���V��$ٓ�h�~�0$[A�c*�� �7!�d2�&L�]�&%�`�%�9&���]��+|e�V�F���[']�* �ٰ�9d%^�xN�fk��޳�aN_��CG�^�G��x��P� ��%K~�^���k��s�M�I�o �U��r �i]�0g������ �^�&�u����Tmۓ#BJ �N_��dߛ5G�F���c���v����W��'B�&�f��~i���\��c0x6��� cԞ1�{8 Amaranthus spinosus has many medicinal properties like astringent, diaphore… Cultural control: hoeing and hand weeding. T88(n�Y��v�A���a�3éo=4J�>�ճ=jev�Q`z�Z�p�5���q�� Spiny Amaranth (Spiny Pigweed) Control in Pastures 2 long-term control of spiny amaranth. At higher concentration (20%) significant reduction of 44.8% to 73.1% and 39.9% to 64.64% were observed in leaf and stem extract of Cassia tora, Amaranthus spinosus, Xanthium strumarium and Cassia sericea as compared to control. 0000003195 00000 n Spiny amaranth, sometimes called spiny pigweed, is a troublesome weed of vegetables, row crops, and pasture in warm climates. Grichar WJ, 1994. 195 38 glabrous) or sparsely hairy (i.e. �(�����+د��+0=��@~ ��I���O�O�O�O�O�O�O�O�O�O�� 8П���Z�߾i�)Y�Lm:� Imazethapyr controlled 72-90% of A. spinosus, whereas bentazone and pyridate failed to provide adequate control (Grichar, 1994). h�b```b``Nb`c`�[� Ā B�@Q�\o�;_00��my(����vC��3�.��iB���YY���\�T����,,`[r�3�kxEGG�T0���A�B3��� DX.�l1bK�5O����b�`1`�c� ��F�jC=��کI�k�&i���l鹖�Z��.�+� 0000001740 00000 n Treat spiny amaranth with DuraCor® herbicide when actively growing for best control. x�l���� c�-F �+���gY�4���|�(ڜSZ�����0*��Y�m��FYv`H�$�����>9]�q��U��q�������" �@�`� �Eh`Ӫ�r��������&��������@�:vu��]إw�!I�"XS�rC��ֽĢe)���Rچ�D!��}��ײ$Y�t��ҩ��0����z��W({>��݌���P��5���$9M�q�t�9�Qk�B; t-����0�J������2�Fg�� 0000003309 00000 n 0000069080 00000 n Weed Risk Assessment: Amaranthus spinosus 1. Amaranthus spinosus L. Linnaeus, C. von (1753) Species Plantarum 2: 991. Galinato MI, Moody K, Piggin CM. 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But amaranthus spinosus leaves do contain low level of oxalates, which is not a good thing for people with special medical condition such as kidney stones or gallstones. xref The susceptibility of the following Amaranthus species to post-emergence applied herbicides was evaluated: A. deflexus, A. hybridus, A. retroflexus, A. spinosus and A. viridis.The herbicides were: trifloxysulfuron-sodium and chlorimuron-ethyl. Precautions of Amaranthus Spinosus Health benefits of Amaranthus spinosus are actually very high compared to any other herbal medicine from its calcium properties. Amaranthus spinosus Leaf Meal as Potential Dietary Protein Source in the Practical Diets for Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) ... Clarias gariepinus fingerlings fed with the control diet (diet 1) had the highest weight gain while diet 5 had the poorest weight gain. The plants should be thinned to a final within row spacing of 20 cm (8 in). Two sharp spines (5-12 mm long) are located in the forks (i.e. The leaves are edible and nutritious. endstream endobj 210 0 obj <> endobj 211 0 obj <> endobj 212 0 obj <> endobj 213 0 obj <>stream on December 6, 2016. 0000020616 00000 n Conversely, if residual control cannot be obtained, then low-cost options must be found so that multiple applications can be made each season. H�\��N�@F�y���CK�YMH�j�b�(L+�]Ȗ^�흏�h" �Yvf8�N�ڬ7�]���f���w�Mz�ϩQ��C�y�ڮfӳ9�C�[��r����>�*����iLwu��;����j���]}���.ߞ��K�G7s˥kuo����>�˧��Mk��x������ˠ���s�4}���n4��Y5�k�G�������B���7�uʪ��� �%�{�ߒo�w�;�#�>T-��`\����0.S"���rz��%�k������ͳ�GM�\�\Ogga}A}a� ^/����= 'Stickerweed' is the west Kentucky slang term for spiny amaranth, Amaranthus spinosus. Spiny amaranth is most prevalent in high traffic and bareground areas, such as feeding and watering areas, but can quickly move throughout ... difficult to control due to a long germination period, rapid and large growth, prolific seed � Amaranthus spinosus. Control Mowing can suppress spiny pigweed growth and seed 0000006300 00000 n ��� 0000009086 00000 n Introduction Amaranthus spinosus L. (Amaranthaceae) is a common weed found by roadsides, in waste places, fields, and cul … 0000372220 00000 n H��Tmo�0�ί�OS,�@‹TU��:��$觱&1�Rbg8���������D��|�n�7X�\����WO�\�����-�\^^ߢ���7�2⇞�f�(MaY���VT2���mY�Z@kDR����w,BPpe� It can be a serious weed of rice cultivation in Asia. endstream endobj 209 0 obj <>stream Amaranthus spinosus plants is used as a tenderizer in cooking tough vegetables such as cowpea leaves and pigeon peas. 1f Wild Fodder, leafy vegetable, medicine Inflorescence in spikes to upper nodes, axillary glomerules present or not. .�E��I A��4�}�N? 195 0 obj <> endobj Plant Details Taxonomy: Amaranthus spinosus L. Family Amaranthaceae (also placed in Chenopodiaceae) Common names: needle burr, spiny amaranth, spiny pigweed. 0 0000007872 00000 n 232 0 obj <>stream Spiny amaranth is a native to tropical America and can be found throughout Tennessee. )��[�� 0000007036 00000 n X��� Spiny pigweed is an annual native to tropical America but has spread into the eastern US and California where it inhabits disturbed areas including cultivated fields, roadsides, and lawns. Spiny amaranth is most prevalent in high traffic and bareground areas, such as feeding and watering areas, but can quickly move throughout ... difficult to control due to a long germination period, rapid and large growth, prolific seed The leaves are edible and nutritious. H�\��n�0��y 0000005516 00000 n It isn't as common as its relative A. hybridus here in the Midwest. Its small green flowers are in dense spikes at stem tips and upper leaf axils. �>K������j�u-�0:M�߻����R��z�t� Plant Details Taxonomy: Amaranthus spinosus L. Family Amaranthaceae (also placed in Chenopodiaceae) Common names: needle burr, spiny amaranth, spiny pigweed. H��T�n�@}�ẈW�eח�-EH$@��i���KRUl�[_6��}g�&5RQ!�jf��9gfx�F���Um H>�慀ie}�F�:-��h�9-W`�rx�����������|D � F�(�? I remember my grandpa digging them on here on the farm when I was a kid. h��Zms�6���1�� ^ও��I�8�Em����ۼH�BRq�_ςԫEK��8I`,��v�c�(�es���b��XGB�>N"i4�&R��6� ѻH;łG�Np�#�3"2�Y.pU�M�NG��?�D.�r��А�T�h4�IN�� �g@#Q� Τ�'t���D�rD:�,Fq1�� %%EOF ��Y�߁�!�>�_��d�G� Q��� 0000002766 00000 n A leafy, many-branched plant, often with reddish stems, and pairs of sharp spines at the stem nodes. �C�.wc�0�8 �CP�`K�+��Y>����1P����f�e�پo�vt���R���m��z� ut�xj���\���ܛ��y�gy���_�x�v�K�\��g����=���!>g����C۝�������[����؍�p��k�1�������Ӵ�m��������Z��G�VY��ƭ�ñ���e��>. These plants are Amaranthus spinosus, Azadirachta indica, Celtis australis, ... Weed control at the early vegetative phase is a must in turmeric cultivation, and paucity of labor is an emerging phenomenon in many countries, including India, which leaves the option for herbicide use as an effective means to control weeds. Needle burr Amaranthus spinosus leaves_Forest and Kim Starr 2006.jpg Report the presence of this pest before undertaking control Information about this pest can be … Usually flowers and fruits as a weedy plant about 1 m tall. WHAT TO LOOK FOR. 0000086056 00000 n 0000012006 00000 n In Korea, Lee et al. Weeds and Their Control: Spiny Pigweed (Amaranthus spinosus) by Karen. �*X��Y�����}������|�x�n�V�͊`0�������d�_.z�4[DK��7{+{i vegetables consumed in Africa, Amaranthus hybridus (smooth pigweed) was the least toxic and proceeded Chateau®, Sencor®, Gramoxone Inteon®, Pursuit®, to recommend its use as an edible foodstuff. Amaranthus spinosus is definitely one of those plants you love to hate. %PDF-1.6 %���� h���?AQ�s���]d�Ql��d`Q&�Lb�JR>�3X���(��|v��8�c�_��n�ޞ�����*)DB(!-(��zBu�΍s���s6�o�靝�3ar`�� �y����cK�Y���v�0�g�_"�ܶ�L֙7`�ʜsx�y�����sl��,�6�R����اz��ls�#i$�"O)��Z(s��'������? �J� Nuevo Catálogo de la Flora Vascular de Venezuela (New catalogue of the vascular flora of Venezuela). Weed Description A summer annual that is very similar in appearance to other pigweeds but has spines along the stems. The following herbicides were applied: acifluorfen alone (at 0.42 kg/ha) or in combination with bentazone (0.42 + 0.84 and 0.28 + 0.56 kg, resp. Spiny amaranth, or spiny pigweed, (‎Amaranthus spinosus) is an annual pigweed species that’s critical to control as it has been linked to nitrate toxicity in livestock. (Amaranthaceae)[] is an annual herb found throughout India and also in many tropical countries.The roots are used as a laxative, as emollient poultice,[] as antimalarial,[] antioxidant,[] anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antidiuretic agents, and also in hepatic disorders. ��^�һ/�wS���ߤ~UL��$-��� Some amaranth species are cultivated as leaf vegetables, pseudocereals, and ornamental plants.Most of the Amaranthus species are summer annual weeds and are commonly referred to as pigweeds. Amaranthus spinosus leaves and young plants are collected for home consumption as a cooked, steamed or fried vegetable, especially during periods of drought. Amaranthus spinosus is a traditional medicinal herb that belongs to Amaranthaceae, it has been used in the treatment of inflammation, depression, diabetes, wound, malaria and pain (Ilhem et al., 2016). 0000009601 00000 n Amaranthus spinosus L. 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