Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
hircinum
ID:
602032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum [Gottingen] (1833) 2.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601364



Common Names

  • Chenopodium Hircinum
  • Hircinum Goosefoot
  • Hircinum Pigweed


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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium bonariense Ten. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum acutatum A.Ludw. ex Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum andinum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum angustifolium (Ludw.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum catamarcensis Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum crataeginum A.Ludw. ex Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum deminutum (Ludw.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum densum A.Ludw. ex Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum erectum A.Ludw. ex Asch. & Graebn. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum microphyllum Thell. ex Parodi [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum milleanum (Aellen) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum multidentatum (Ludw.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum purpureum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum rhombicum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum subtrilobum Issler [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum subtrilobum (Issler) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium ficifolium multidentatum (A.Ludw.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium ficifolium angustifolium (A.Ludw.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium ficifolium deminutum (A.Ludw.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum microphyllum Thell. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum multidentatum A.Ludw. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum angustifolium A.Ludw. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum deminutum A.Ludw. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum hircinum [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium hircinum (also called hairy goosefoot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in moist, shady forests, and has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium hircinum is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium hircinum has small, greenish-white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a rosette of small, round, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium hircinum 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 hircinum

Chenopodium hircinum can be found in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia.

Chenopodium hircinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium hircinum?

Chenopodium hircinum

What are the common names of Chenopodium hircinum?

Goat's-horn Goosefoot

What is the growth habit of Chenopodium hircinum?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate to ascending growth habit.

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,

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