Lal Aghada / Pink Chaff Flower
Achyranthes coynei
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Delhi
- Flowering
- September-March
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Achyranthes coynei
- Genus
- Achyranthes
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- India
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Delhi
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-March
- Conservation status
- Endangered (EN)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Variable
Typical of the Amaranthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Amaranthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Kannada
- ಕೆಂಪು ಉತ್ತರಾಣಿ Kempu uttarani
- Marathi
- लाल अघाडा Lal aghada
About Lal Aghada
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).
Amaranthaceae
Amaranth family
Lal Aghada belongs to the Amaranthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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