Synonyms: Achyranthes alternifolia (heterotypic); Achyranthes ciliata; Achyranthes digera; Achyranthes muricata (homotypic); Amaranthus arvensis; Celosia muricata; Chamissoa arabica; Chamissoa ciliata; Chamissoa commutata; Chamissoa muricata (homotypic); Cladostachys alternifolia; Cladostachys arborescens; Cladostachys muricata (homotypic); Deeringia arvensis (homotypic); Desmochaeta alternifolia; Desmochaeta ciliata; Desmochaeta muricata (homotypic); Digera alternifolia; Digera arvensis; Digera ciliata; Digera forskaoli; Digera frutescens (homotypic); Eclotoripa fruticosa; Steiremis ciliata; Uretia alternifolia