Achyranthes
Achyranthes
2 species Amaranthaceae
Morphological Summary
Genus of herbs and subshrubs in the Amaranthaceae family distributed across tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Pacific islands. Distinguished by stems with thickened nodes, opposite leaves, and terminal spikes with small flowers subtended by reflexed, spiny bracts at maturity. Several species are widely used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and Chinese herbalism.
Distribution Tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, Pacific islands; naturalized in tropical regions of the Americas.
Conservation No species at risk; considered an invasive weed in several countries.
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© J.M.Garg
Achyranthes aspera
Prickly Chaff Flower
Specimen ID RN-AMR-00002
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© Dinesh Valke
Achyranthes bidentata
Two-toothed Chaff Flower
Specimen ID RN-AMR-00001
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