Amaranthus viridis L.

 

Scientific Name: Amaranthus viridis L.

Family: Amaranthaceae

Synonym: Euxolus viridis (L.) Moq., Glomeraria viridis (L.) Cav.

Vernacular name: Kuppacheera, Kuppakeera

Habit: Herb

Habitat: Wastelands and degraded forests

Distribution: Pantropical

Flowering and Fruiting: Throughout the year.

Key identification features: Erect, broad leaved perennial herbs. Spikes terminal and axillary. Flowers unisexual, mixed; tepals. Stamens 3. Achene ovoid, acute, membranous with seeds biconvex, dark brown.

 

Tribal Consumers: Adiya

Uses: Amaranthus viridis is traditionally used for its nutritional and medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that may aid digestive health.