Cyathula achyranthoides

Family: Amaranthaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grows 1.2 m tall.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Brazil, Central Africa, Central America, Colombia, Congo DR, East Africa, Nicaragua, Panama, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Cola de armado mozote

Synonyms

Achyranthes geminata Thonn.; Achyranthes uncinata Willd. ex Schult.; Cyathula geminata (Thonn.) Moq.;