Achyranthes aspera
Uses
India (area not specified): leaves boiled and eaten mixed with salt and chili peppers (Capsicum sp. [Solanaceae]). (Deccan): leaves and seeds eaten. Rajasthan (Jaisalmer district): seeds eaten. (Rajasthan, western; Madras Presidency): leaves eaten as vegetable. Madhya Pradesh: seeds eaten by Gond and Sahariya tribes.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- Jacq.; L.; Wall.
- Vernaculars:
- Bombay Presidency: Nasik district, Baghan: Agudha. Ahmednagar district: Akola: Aga. Khandesh district, Pimpalner: Agarda. Surat district, Mandvi: Lanjeta. Rajasthan, Jaisalmer district: Andi-jaro. Rajasthan (western): Unda kanta, Latjira. Rajasthan (Marwar District): Broont; Bharoont. Tamil: Nahi ooroovie keeray. Telugu: Ooteraynie.
- Misc:
- Soil type favored by plant: sandy. Chemical composition: see Jain & Tiwari.
