Chenopodium albescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albescens
ID:
601563
Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 385 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600895
Common Names
- Chenopodium albescens
- Albescens Chenopodium
- Chenopodium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chenopodium albescens (also called White 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 albescens is used as an edible plant, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chenopodium albescens 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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Chenopodium albescens is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a flat in the spring. To propagate from division, dig up the plant in the spring and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Chenopodium albescens
Chenopodium albescens 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 albescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chenopodium albescens?
Chenopodium albescens
What type of plant is Chenopodium albescens?
Annual herb
Where does Chenopodium albescens grow?
Southwestern United States and northern Mexico
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2716943: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.