Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
macrospermum
ID:
602152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : 341 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601484

Common Names

  • Chenopodium macrospermum
  • Large-Seeded Goosefoot
  • Large-Seeded Lambsquarters

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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium halophilum Phil. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum angustius Thell. & Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum crassicaule (Moq.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum farinosum (S.Watson) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum farinosum (S.Watson) J.T.Howell [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum halophilum (Phil.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum halophilum (Phil.) Standl. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum latifolium Thell. & Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum nanum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum subviride Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum subviride (Aellen) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Blitum rubrum macrosperma (Hook.f.) Speg. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium macrospermum macrospermum [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium macrospermum (also called Macrospermum 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 macrospermum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chenopodium macrospermum sub. salsum (Phil.) A.Tronc.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chenopodium macrospermum is a small, greenish-white flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium macrospermum is a perennial herb that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Once established, the plant requires little care and maintenance. It can tolerate a wide range of soils and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Chenopodium macrospermum

Chenopodium macrospermum can be found in North and South America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Africa.

Chenopodium macrospermum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium macrospermum?

Chenopodium macrospermum

What is the common name of Chenopodium macrospermum?

Macrospermum Goosefoot

What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium macrospermum?

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,

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