Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
splendens
ID:
517149

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 316 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000516481

Common Names

  • Splendens Achyranthes
  • Splendens Chaff Flower
  • Splendens Chaff-Flower

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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes glabella A.Gray [unknown]
  • Achyranthes lanaiensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Achyranthes maneleensis H.St.John [unknown]
  • Achyranthes rotundata (Hillebr.) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Achyranthes splendens rotundata Hillebr. [unknown]
  • Centrostachys splendens Standl. [unknown]

Description

Achyranthes splendens (also called Splendid Achyranthes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and bright pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, meadows, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Achyranthes splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Achyranthes splendens var. atollensis (H.St.John) Govaerts
Achyranthes splendens var. reflexa Hillebr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Achyranthes splendens has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Achyranthes splendens can be propagated by division or by seed. For cultivation, it prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in clumps and can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Achyranthes splendens

Achyranthes splendens is native to the islands of the South Pacific, including New Caledonia, Fiji, and Samoa.

Achyranthes splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Achyranthes splendens?

Achyranthes splendens

What is the common name of Achyranthes splendens?

Splendid Achene

Where can Achyranthes splendens be found?

It is found in India, China, and Southeast Asia

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2617755: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.