Family: Caryophyllaceae
Synonym: Achyranthes corymbosa L.
Vernacular name: Achaaramkolli, Akkaramkolli, Katu-mailosina
Habit: Herb
Habitat: In the plains and deciduous forests
Distribution: Pantropical
Flowering and Fruiting: August-December
Key identification features: Erect annual herbs; leaves linear to lanceolate; flowers in terminal dichasial cymes; sepals lanceolate, silvery-white. petals ovate-suborbicular, reddish, persistent; Stamens 5; capsules ovoid. Seeds many, reniform, light brown.
Uses:
It is a recognized medicinal plant: anti-diabetic,
anti-inflammatory, anticancer and antimicrobial alcoholic extracts of whole
plant is taken.
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