Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
littoreum
ID:
746359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benet-Pierce & M.G.Simpson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Madroño 57: 64 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745692



Common Names

  • Chenopodium littoreum
  • Littoral Chenopodium
  • Littoral Chenopodium Plant


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Description

Chenopodium littoreum (also called Beach Goosefoot, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium littoreum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, bronchitis, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium littoreum has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium littoreum is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Chenopodium littoreum

Chenopodium littoreum can be found in the coastal areas of the Mediterranean.

Chenopodium littoreum FAQ

What type of plant is Chenopodium littoreum?

Chenopodium littoreum is a flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae.

Where is Chenopodium littoreum native to?

Chenopodium littoreum is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Chenopodium littoreum?

Chenopodium littoreum is an herbaceous annual that grows in clumps.

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-2898656: Based on the initial data import
Michael George Simpson (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.G.Simpson' in the authors string.
Nuri Benet-Pierce: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benet-Pierce' in the authors string.