Chenopodium diversifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diversifolium
ID:
601906
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aellen) F.Dvorák
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Scripta Fac. Sci. Nat. Univ. J. E. Purkynianae Brun., Biol 16: 10 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601238
Common Names
- Diverse-leaved Goosefoot
- Diverse-leaved Chenopodium
- Diverse-leaved Pigweed
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Chenopodium diversifolium (also called 'Variegated 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 diversifolium 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
The flower of Chenopodium diversifolium 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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Chenopodium diversifolium 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 diversifolium
Chenopodium diversifolium can be found in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
Chenopodium diversifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chenopodium diversifolium?
Chenopodium diversifolium
What type of plant is Chenopodium diversifolium?
Annual herb
What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium diversifolium?
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-2717284: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
František Dvořák (1921-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Dvorák' in the authors string.