Amaranthus lividus

• Botanical Name : Amaranthus lividus L.
• Synonyms : Amaranthusb litum subsp., oleraceus (L.) Costea
• Common Name : Tandaljo, Ukadi Bhaji, Varsad ni Bhaji
• Plant Family : Amaranthaceae
• Plant Form : Herb
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park

About Amaranthus lividus Plant :

• Habit : A tall erect succulent herb, procumbent, 15 - 40 cm high.
• Stem : Branches pale - green in colour and smooth.
• Leaves : Alternate, small, narrow, ovate, emarginated at apex, glabrous.
• Inflorescence : Spikes
• Flowers : Flowers greenish, Sepals oblong, apiculate, clusters small, axillary and terminal, simple or branched 6 - 15 cm long spikes.
• Fruit : Indehiscent
• Flowering and Fruiting time : During monsoon.
• Significance :
  • It is used as a pot - herb.
  • Leaves are used to make a poultice.