Amaranthus caudatus

Amaranthus caudatus (Amaranthaceae), commonly known as Rajgira, Ramdana, Kiwicha. Also known as jataco, राजगिरा. Plant parts used in our range: seed. Available as extract paste.

Accepted name

Amaranthus caudatus

Family

Amaranthaceae

Common names

Rajgira, Ramdana, Kiwicha, Amarant, Inca-Wheat, Love Lies Bleeding, Love-Lies-Bleeding, Purple Amaranth, Quelite, Red-Hot-Cattail

Indian names

jataco, राजगिरा

Synonyms

Amaranthus abyssinicus, Amaranthus alopecurus, Amaranthus cararu, Amaranthus carau, Amaranthus dussii, Amaranthus edulis, Amaranthus leucocrous, Amaranthus mantegazzianus, Amaranthus mategazzianus, Amaranthus maximus, Amaranthus pendulinus, Amaranthus pendulus

Parts used

Seed

Forms in our range

Extract paste

Taxonomy source

GBIF 6109611

Identifiers

INCI and CAS identifiers come from the EU CosIng database where listed; the exact INCI for a product depends on its form and carrier — see each product page.