Status:
valid
Authors:
H.W.Kung
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(4): 120 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601330
Common Names
- Chenopodium Gracilispicum
- Gracilispicum Goosefoot
- Gracilispicum Pigweed
Description
Chenopodium gracilispicum (also called Slender Goosefoot, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has small, greenish-brown flowers and long, thin stems. It is found in moist, grassy areas and is tolerant of cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Chenopodium gracilispicum is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chenopodium gracilispicum is small and greenish-white in color. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a pale green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chenopodium gracilispicum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers, raised beds, or directly in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Chenopodium gracilispicum
Chenopodium gracilispicum can be found in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.
Chenopodium gracilispicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chenopodium gracilispicum?
Chenopodium gracilispicum
What is the common name of Chenopodium gracilispicum?
Gracilispicum Goosefoot
What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium gracilispicum?
Disturbed habitats
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,