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Achyranthes canescens
Scientific Name: Achyranthes canescens
Family: Amaranthaceae
Category: Dicot
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Achyranthes aspera L.
Achyranthes aspera, also known as Prickly Chaff Flower and Devil's Horsewhip, is a species of herbaceous plant.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is commonly referred to as Devil's Horsewhip.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Synonyms:
- Achyranthes canescens R.Br.
- Achyranthes argentea
- Achyranthes grandifolia
- Achyranthes obovata
- Achyranthes australis R.Br.
- Centrostachys canescens (R.Br.) Standl.
- Achyranthes aspera var. canescens (R.Br.) Drake
- Achyranthes acuminata E.Mey. ex Cooke & Wright
- Achyranthes asperoides Pires de Lima
- Achyranthes obtusifolia Lamk
Distribution and Habitat
- Achyranthes aspera is distributed throughout the Old World tropics.
- Specific locations mentioned include Kadavoor and Thailand (near Kanchanaburi).
- It has been identified in Northern Australia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Achyranthes canescens has deciduous, simple leaves that are arranged oppositely and are entire.
Further Information
- Information can be found at the Australian National Botanic Gardens (ANBG) website.
- Further research can be found on The Plant List (2010) website and the Encyclopedia of Life.