Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
amurense
ID:
601682

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ignatov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Byull. Moskovsk. Obshch. Isp. Prir., Otd. Biol. , n.s., 91(3): 111 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601014



Common Names

  • Chenopodium amurense
  • Amur Goosefoot
  • Red Goosefoot


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Description

Chenopodium amurense (also called Amur Goosefoot, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Siberia. It has small, greenish-brown flowers and long, thin stems. It is found in moist, grassy areas and is tolerant of cold temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium amurense is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium amurense has small, greenish-white flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium amurense 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 amurense

Chenopodium amurense can be found in the Amur region of Russia and China.

Chenopodium amurense FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chenopodium amurense?

Chenopodium amurense prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light level for Chenopodium amurense?

Chenopodium amurense prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Chenopodium amurense be watered?

Chenopodium amurense should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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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