Scientific Name: Alternanthera sessilis (L.) DC.
Family: Amaranthaceae
Synonym: Achyranthes sessilis (L.) Besser, Allaganthera forsskaolei Mart. Vernacular name: Kozhuppa, Kozhuppacheera, Meenamgani, Ponamgani
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Along sides of water courses and marshy areas Distribution: Tropics
& sub-tropics of the World Flowering
and Fruiting: Throughout the year
Key
identification features: Decumbent herb with
glabrous stem. Leaves elliptic-oblong with
apex obtuse. Spike sessile and solitary or 2-3 together. Flowers
yellowish red with tepals equal. Stamens 3. Fruit achenes with orbicular
seeds. .
Tribal Consumers: Adiya
Uses: Alternanthera sessilis is traditionally used for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping treat skin issues and digestive problems.
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