Achyranthes mutica

Achyranthes mutica
Flower
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Amaranthaceae
Genus: Achyranthes
Species:
A. mutica
Binomial name
Achyranthes mutica

Achyranthes mutica (also called blunt chaff flower) is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is endemic to Hawaii.[2] It is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 ft (0.61 m) tall.[3] Its natural habitats are dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

  1. ^ Rønsted, N. (2025). "Achyranthes mutica". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T44075A83792999. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T44075A83792999.en. Retrieved 2026-03-03.
  2. ^ "Achyranthes mutica A.Gray ex H.Mann | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2022-12-18.
  3. ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2022-12-18.