Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
acerifolium
ID:
601548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Izv. Univ. Kiev 7: 132 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600880



Common Names

  • Chenopodium acerifolium
  • Acerifolium Chenopodium
  • Chenopodium


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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium acerifolium morarii (Prodán) F.Dvořák [unknown]
  • Chenopodium albidum morarii Prodán [unknown]
  • Chenopodium album hastatum (C.Klinggr.) Murr [unknown]
  • Chenopodium album klinggraeffii Abrom. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium klinggraeffii Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium album hastatum C.Klinggr. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium album morarii Prodán [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium acerifolium (also called Maple-Leaved Goosefoot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It is an annual herb with lanceolate leaves that are up to 5 cm long. The inflorescence is a spike of small green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium acerifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium acerifolium has a small, white flower with a short stem. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium acerifolium is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seed must be fresh and sown in the spring.

Where to Find Chenopodium acerifolium

Chenopodium acerifolium is native to the temperate regions of Europe and North America. It can be found in dry, sunny areas in the understory of forests.

Chenopodium acerifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium acerifolium?

Chenopodium acerifolium

What type of plant is Chenopodium acerifolium?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Chenopodium acerifolium grow?

North America, Europe, and Asia

Species in the Chenopodium genus

Chenopodium acerifolium, Chenopodium acuminatum, Chenopodium adpressifolium, Chenopodium albescens, Chenopodium album, Chenopodium allanii, Chenopodium amurense, Chenopodium antarcticum, Chenopodium atripliciforme, Chenopodium atrovirens, Chenopodium auricomiforme, Chenopodium auricomum, Chenopodium ayare, Chenopodium badachschanicum, Chenopodium berlandieri, Chenopodium binzianum, Chenopodium bohemicum, Chenopodium bonus-henricus, Chenopodium bryoniifolium, Chenopodium californicum, Chenopodium capitatum, Chenopodium carnosulum, Chenopodium chaldoranicum, Chenopodium chenopodioides, Chenopodium cordobense, Chenopodium cornutum, Chenopodium coronopus, Chenopodium covillei, Chenopodium crusoeanum, Chenopodium cuneifolium, Chenopodium curvispicatum, Chenopodium cyanifolium, Chenopodium cycloides, Chenopodium dadakovae, Chenopodium desertorum, Chenopodium desiccatum, Chenopodium detestans, Chenopodium diversifolium, Chenopodium erosum, Chenopodium eustriatum, Chenopodium exsuccum, Chenopodium fallax, Chenopodium fasciculosum, Chenopodium ficifoliiforme, Chenopodium ficifolium, Chenopodium flabellifolium, Chenopodium foggii, Chenopodium foliosum, Chenopodium fremontii, Chenopodium frigidum,

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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