Ptilotus aphyllus is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae and is endemic to the a small area of inland Western Australia.

It is a leafless perennial, except when young, and spikes of purple flowers fading to pink and pale orange.

Ptilotus aphyllus is a shrubby perennial with many slender branches that typically grows up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) high and 45 cm (18 in) wide.

[2][3] Ptilotus aphyllus was first formally described in 1980 by Gerhard Benl in the journal Nuytsia from specimens collected by Alex George north of Mundiwindi in 1962.

[2] Ptilotus aphyllus is listed as "not threatened" by the Government of Western Australia Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.