About Devil's Horsewhip
Devil's Horsewhip (Achyranthes aspera var. argentea) is a herb belonging to the Amaranthaceae family (Amaranth family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/panicle flower clusters, utricle/achene fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-December. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Achyranthes aspera var. argentea
- Genus
- Achyranthes
- Family
- AMARANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-December
Local Names
- Hindi
- अघाड़ा Aghara, अपामार्ग Apamarga, चिरचिरा Chirchira
- Nepali
- अकमारो Akamaro, अपामार्ग Apaamaarg, दतिवन Datiwan
- Bengali
- অপামার্গ Apamarga, আপাং Apang
- Tamil
- ஆகாடம் Akatam, அபாமார்க்கம் Apamarkkam, நாயுரீஇ Nay-Urii
- Telugu
- అంటీశ Antish, అపామార్గము Apamaargamu, దుబ్బిన చెట్టు Dubbinachettu
- Kannada
- ಉತ್ತರಾಣಿ Uttarani
- Malayalam
- വൻകടലാടി Vankadalaadi
- Marathi
- अघाडा Aghada, अपामार्ग Apamarga, खरमंजरी Kharamanjari
Botanical family
Amaranthaceae
Amaranth family
Devil's Horsewhip belongs to the Amaranthaceae family.
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