Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
berlandieri
ID:
601729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Chenop. Monogr. Enum. : 23 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601061

Common Names

  • Chenopodium Berlandieri
  • Berlandieri Goosefoot
  • Berlandieri Pigweed

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Synonyms

  • Botrys berlandieri (Moq.) Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium album berlandieri (Moq.) Mack. & Bush [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri angustius A.Ludw. ex Graebn. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri coloradense Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri esauae Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri ficifoliforme A.Ludw. ex Graebn. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri foetens Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri grossidentatum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri latifolium A.Ludw. ex Graebn. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri ludwigianum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri nuttalliae (Saff.) H.D.Wilson & Heiser [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri opulifoliforme Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri pseudopetiolare Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri sinuatum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri subhastatum A.Ludw. ex Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri yucatanum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium texanum Murr [unknown]
  • Chenopodium berlandieri berlandieri [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium berlandieri (also called 'Berlandier's 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 berlandieri 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chenopodium berlandieri var. boscianum (Moq.) Wahl
Chenopodium berlandieri var. bushianum (Aellen) Cronquist
Chenopodium berlandieri var. macrocalycium (Aellen) Cronquist
Chenopodium berlandieri var. sinuatum (Murr) Wahl
Chenopodium berlandieri var. zschackei (Murr) Murr ex Graebn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chenopodium berlandieri 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium berlandieri is an annual plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Chenopodium berlandieri

Chenopodium berlandieri can be found in North America.

Chenopodium berlandieri FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chenopodium berlandieri?

Chenopodium berlandieri prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light level for Chenopodium berlandieri?

Chenopodium berlandieri prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Chenopodium berlandieri be watered?

Chenopodium berlandieri 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,