About Aerva sanguinolenta
Aerva sanguinolenta (Aerva sanguinolenta) is an undershrub 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 typically found in moist deciduous forests and plains. It occurs across Tropical Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-November. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Aerva sanguinolenta
- Genus
- Aerva
- Family
- AMARANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Habitat
- Moist deciduous forests and plains
- Distribution
- Tropical Asia, India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Amaranthaceae
Amaranth family
Aerva sanguinolenta belongs to the Amaranthaceae family.
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