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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