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Medicinal- The pulp of fresh Achyranthens Aspera leaves, and flowering spikes is an effective home remedy for scorpion bites. The seeds are beneficial for ophthalmic diseases and other corneal infections caused by reptile bites.
Afghanistan, Bangaldesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan
Thrives in wastelands, tropical and subtropical regions, up to an elevation of 2300 m.
It is erect or prostrate annual or perennial herb often with a woody base.
Stem is 40-200 cm tall, covered with soft hairs.
Leaves are simple, opposite, oval to round shape, 1-20 cm long, 2-6 cm wide, with soft hairs on both sides.
Flowers are small, greenish, arranged in spikes up to 30 cm long.
Fruit is small, dry, enclosed in spiny bracts.
Flowering: June – August,
Fruiting: October.