Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Scholz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Verg. Berliner Bot. Vereins 132: 8 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601477
Common Names
- Chenopodium lobodontum
- Toothed Goosefoot
- Toothed Lambsquarters
Description
Chenopodium lobodontum (also called Lobodontum Goosefoot, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m, with a slender stem and alternate, ovate to lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Chenopodium lobodontum is a popular ornamental plant used in homes and gardens. It is also used as a natural insect repellent, as it emits a strong smell that repels insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chenopodium lobodontum 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 lobodontum 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 lobodontum
Chenopodium lobodontum can be found in North and South America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Africa.
Chenopodium lobodontum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chenopodium lobodontum?
Chenopodium lobodontum
What is the common name of Chenopodium lobodontum?
Lobed Goosefoot
What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium lobodontum?
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,