Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
522464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Beitr. Amarantac. : 83 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521796

Common Names

  • Aerva Radicans
  • Radicans Aerva
  • Creeper Aerva

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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes radicans B.Heyne [unknown]

Description

Aerva radicans (also called Creeping Aerva, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is often found in open woodlands, scrublands, and along the edges of roads and paths.

Uses & Benefits

Aerva radicans is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create unique topiary shapes and is known for its drought tolerance, making it suitable for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aerva radicans has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings have a single, short stem with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerva radicans is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Aerva radicans

Aerva radicans is native to India.

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What is the natural habitat of Aerva radicans?

Dry forests and woodlands

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,