Achyranthes is a genus of medicinal and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Chaff flower is a common name for plants in this genus. Species include: \n* Achyranthes arborescens \n* Achyranthes aspera (= A. argentea) (Sanskrit : apamarg (अपामार्ग)) \n* Achyranthes atollensis (extinct) \n* Achyranthes bidentata \n* Achyranthes canescens \n* Achyranthes faureri \n* Achyranthes indica \n* Achyranthes japonica \n* Achyranthes longifolia \n* Achyranthes margaretarum \n* Achyranthes mutica \n* Achyranthes splendens \n* Achyranthes talbotii