Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
achyranthoides
ID:
631833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 13(2): 326 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631165

Common Names

  • Achyranthoides Cyathula
  • Cyathula Achyranthoides
  • Achyranthoides Cyathula

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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes geminata Thonn. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes uncinata Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cyathula achyranthoides densiflora (Kunth) Moq. [unknown]
  • Cyathula achyranthoides glabrescens Moq. [unknown]
  • Cyathula geminata Moq. [unknown]
  • Cyathula prostrata achyranthoides (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Desmochaeta achyranthoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Pupalia densiflora Mart. [unknown]

Description

Cyathula achyranthoides (also called 'Goat's Beard', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathula achyranthoides is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cyathula achyranthoides is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathula achyranthoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in the spring. The rhizomes should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cyathula achyranthoides

Cyathula achyranthoides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Cyathula achyranthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyathula achyranthoides?

Cyathula achyranthoides

What type of plant is Cyathula achyranthoides?

It is an aquatic plant

What is the natural habitat of Cyathula achyranthoides?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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,