Chenopodium ayare - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ayare
ID:
601722
Status:
valid
Authors:
Toro Torr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Revista Univ. (Puno) 1(2): 54 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601054
Common Names
- Chenopodium Ayare
- Ayare Chenopodium
- Ayare Goosefoot
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Chenopodium ayare (also called 'Ayare 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, green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chenopodium ayare 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
The flower of Chenopodium ayare is a small, yellow-green, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Chenopodium ayare is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Chenopodium ayare
Chenopodium ayare can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Chenopodium ayare FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Chenopodium ayare?
Chenopodium ayare prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal light level for Chenopodium ayare?
Chenopodium ayare prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should Chenopodium ayare be watered?
Chenopodium ayare 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2717107: Based on the initial data import
Emilio Toro Torrico: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toro Torr.' in the authors string.