Status:
valid
Authors:
Pandeya & A.Pandeya
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 100: 91 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601351
Common Names
- Chenopodium Hastatifolium
- Hastatifolium Goosefoot
- Hastatifolium Pigweed
Description
Chenopodium hastatifolium (also called Spear-leaved 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 hastatifolium is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chenopodium hastatifolium has small, greenish-white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of small, round, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chenopodium hastatifolium 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 hastatifolium
Chenopodium hastatifolium can be found in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.
Chenopodium hastatifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chenopodium hastatifolium?
Chenopodium hastatifolium
What is the common name of Chenopodium hastatifolium?
Hastatifolium Goosefoot
What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium hastatifolium?
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,
References
Amita Pandeya: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Pandeya' in the authors string.