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Scientific Name:Amaranthus cruentus  
Vernacular Name:Imbwija, Ibimabyinkuba
Family name :Imbwija, Ibimabyinkuba
Geographic Distribution:Ruderal plant, wasteland , everywhere in Rwanda

Botanical Description

Amaranthus cruenthus is an annual herb of amaranthus genus growing to 2 m high.. It is an erect  plant which bears branches topped with a spikelike inflorescence. It is a vegetable and it is grown in a soil rich In Nitrogen
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Medicinal Use

In Northern Rwanda , healers use Amaranthus cruentus to treat stomach pains. The leaf contains a small quantity of vitamin A.  Amaranth is used for ulcers, diarrhea, and swollen mouth and throat. It is also used to treat high cholesterol

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Other Use

Consumed as vegetables. In foods amaranth is used as a cereal grain

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