About Pink Chaff Flower
Pink Chaff Flower (Achyranthes coynei) 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. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-March. Its conservation status has been assessed as Endangered (EN).
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Achyranthes coynei
- Genus
- Achyranthes
- Family
- AMARANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Endangered (EN)
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಕೆಂಪು ಉತ್ತರಾಣಿ Kempu uttarani
- Marathi
- लाल अघाडा Lal aghada
Botanical family
Amaranthaceae
Amaranth family
Pink Chaff Flower belongs to the Amaranthaceae family.
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