Friday, June 7, 2024

Amaranthus viridis L.

 

Family: Amaranthaceae

Synonym: Euxolus viridis (L.) Moq., Glomeraria viridis (L.) Cav.

Vernacular name: Kuppacheera, Kuppakeera

Habit: Herb

Habitat: Wastelands and degraded forests

Distribution: Pantropical

Flowering and Fruiting: Throughout the year.

Key identification features: It is an erect, broad leaved perennial herbs. Spikes are terminal and axillary. Flowers are unisexual, mixed, densely arranged with 3 tepals and 3 stamens. Achene is ovoid, acute, membranous with seeds biconvex, dark brown.

Uses: Stem and leaves are cooked and eaten. The pounded root is applied against dysentery





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