author(s) : Abdel-Fattah M. Rizk, Ibrahim A. El-Garf and Husseiny A. H. Elgendy
Synonym
- Amaranthus viridis L., Sp. Pl., ed. 2, 1405 (1763); Boulos, Fl. Egypt 1: 135(1999).
- Syn. Amaranthus gracilis Poir. In Lam., Encycl. Suppl. 1: 312 (1810).
family name
AMARANTHACEAE
genus name
Amaranthus
- Proximate Composition, Carbohydrates and Proteins
- Lipids
- Flavonoids and Other Constituents
Amaranthus viridis is an edible plant.
In India, the stem is used as antidote for snake bites, scorpion stings, constipation, inflammation, eczema, bronchitis, anemia and leprosy.
In Nepal, infusion of powdered seeds of flower are used for stomach problems and in pregnant women to lessen labour pains.
location
egypt