Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
atrovirens
ID:
601712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 131 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601044

Common Names

  • Chenopodium atrovirens
  • Atrovirens Goosefoot
  • Atrovirens Chenopodium

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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium aridum A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Chenopodium fremontii atrovirens (Rydb.) Fosberg [unknown]
  • Chenopodium incognitum Wahl [unknown]
  • Chenopodium wolfii Rydb. [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium atrovirens (also called 'Black Goosefoot', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a herbaceous annual plant that grows in disturbed soils, such as roadsides and fields. It has small, dark green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium atrovirens is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a food source and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium atrovirens 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 atrovirens 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 atrovirens

Chenopodium atrovirens can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Chenopodium atrovirens FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chenopodium atrovirens?

Chenopodium atrovirens prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light level for Chenopodium atrovirens?

Chenopodium atrovirens prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Chenopodium atrovirens be watered?

Chenopodium atrovirens 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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