Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
iljinii
ID:
602079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Golosk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 13: 65 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601411

Common Names

  • Chenopodium iljinii
  • Iljinii Goosefoot
  • Iljinii Chenopodium

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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium bryoniifolium kapelleriae Aellen ex Iljin [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium iljinii (also called 'Iljin's Goosefoot', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to North America and typically grows in dry, disturbed soils. It is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle within one growing season. It has a rosette of green, oval-shaped leaves with small, green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium iljinii is a popular ornamental plant used in homes and gardens. It is also used as a natural source of food, as its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium iljinii 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 iljinii is a fast-growing annual that can be propagated from seed. Sow seeds in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Thin the seedlings to 12-18 inches apart. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once the plants are established. Harvest the leaves when they are young and tender.

Where to Find Chenopodium iljinii

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

Chenopodium iljinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium iljinii?

Chenopodium iljinii

What are the common names of Chenopodium iljinii?

Iljin's Goosefoot

What is the growth habit of Chenopodium iljinii?

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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