Achyranthes aspera L.

Devil's horsewhip · Prickly chaff flower · Devil’s Horsewhip

Overview

Names

Common names

Devil's horsewhip, Prickly chaff flower, Devil’s Horsewhip, Chaff flower, Burweed, Chaffbur, অপাঙ্গ/অপামার্গ (Bangla), Chirchira/Apamarg (Hindi), Rough chaff flower, Man Better Man, Worry Vine, Hug me-close, Man better-man, +8 more

Synonym(s)
  • Centrostachys aspera (L.) Standl.
  • Stachyarpagophora aspera (L.) M.Gómez

Traits

Plant

Growth form General growth form of the species, taken during its development
Shrub
Lifecycle Vegetative lifecycle and biological rhythm of the species
Annual

Usage

Harmful organism hosts
Crop diseases
Environmental uses
Soil improvement
Medicine
Folklore
Weed
Seed contaminant

Distribution & seasonality

Observations distribution

Phenology

Elevations

Community data

Trends

Top contributors / Top identifiers

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