Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
desiccatum
ID:
601899

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 34: 362 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601231

Common Names

  • Desiccated Goosefoot
  • Desiccated Chenopodium
  • Desiccated Pigweed

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Description

Chenopodium desiccatum (also called 'Desiccated Goosefoot', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats. It is an annual plant, and has small, green, oval-shaped leaves and small, green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chenopodium desiccatum var. leptophylloides (Murr) Wahl

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chenopodium desiccatum is a small, greenish-white flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium desiccatum 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 desiccatum

Chenopodium desiccatum can be found in the tropical rainforest of South America.

Chenopodium desiccatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium desiccatum?

Chenopodium desiccatum

What type of plant is Chenopodium desiccatum?

Annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium desiccatum?

Dry grasslands

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-2717278: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.