Centrostachys aquatica
Family: Amaranthaceae
What it is like
A herb that grows in water. The stems have grooves. The leaves are thin and opposite. They are diamond shaped. They are red above and purple underneath. They taper at the base to a short leaf stalk. The flowers are in small spikes at the tips. The spikes emerge above the water and are white and hairy.
It is used as medicine.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in water. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central Africa, China, Congo DR, East Africa, Ethiopia, Hawaii, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pacific, Philippines, Russia, SE Asia, Senegal, Siberia, Sri Lanka, South Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tibet, Uganda, USA, Vietnam, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
It can be grown from stem cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Achyranthes aquatica R. Br.;