Achyranthes

Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.

Characteristics

Achyranthes L.
DEVIL'S HORSEWHIP
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Classification

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CARYOPHYLLALES
Achyranthes

Citation

ACHYRANTHES Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 204. 1753, nom. cons.
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TYPE: Achyranthes aspera Linnaeus, typ. cons.

Species

Scientific Name Common Name Herbarium Specimens Status Photos
Achyranthes aspera var. aspera DEVIL'S HORSEWHIP Not Native UPL (NWPL)
Achyranthes aspera var. pubescens DEVIL'S HORSEWHIP Not Native UPL (NWPL)

[Family identification key]

1.  Leaf blades orbiculate, obovate-orbiculate, to broadly rhombic, the apex rounded to apiculate; tepals 3-4(5) mm long
1.  Leaf blades elliptic, ovate, to broadly ovate, the apex acuminate; tepals (5)6-7 mm long