Achyranthes
Achyranthes splendens Mart. ex Moq.
Achyranthes splendens is a flowering plant species in the Amaranthaceae family, native to Hawaiʻi. It is found in dry forests, low shrublands, and sandy shore habitats. The species faces threats primarily due to habitat loss.
Description
Achyranthes splendens, described in 1849 by Mart. ex Moq., is a member of the genus Achyranthes within the Amaranthaceae family. Endemic to Hawaiʻi, it grows in dry forest and shrubland environments as well as along sandy shores. The species is at risk due to the degradation and loss of its natural habitats.
Other common names
Maui Chaff FlowerRound Chaff FlowerRound-leaf Chaff FlowerRound-leaved Chaff FlowerAchyranthesChaff flower
Distribution
Global · Hawaii
Synonyms
Achyranthes glabellaAchyranthes lanaiensisAchyranthes maneleensisAchyranthes rotundataAchyranthes splendens var. rotundataCentrostachys splendens
