Chenopodium moquinianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moquinianum
ID:
602195
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aellen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ber. Schweiz. Bot. Ges. 38: 15, 19 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601527
Common Names
- Chenopodium moquinianum
- Moquin's Goosefoot
- Moquin's Lambsquarters
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chenopodium moquinianum (also called Moquinianum 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 moquinianum is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as a soil fertilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chenopodium moquinianum has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered together in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chenopodium moquinianum is an annual herb native to North and South America. It can be propagated by seed. To cultivate Chenopodium moquinianum, provide it with full sun and well-draining soil. It prefers temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C).
Where to Find Chenopodium moquinianum
Chenopodium moquinianum can be found in North and South America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Africa.
Chenopodium moquinianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chenopodium moquinianum?
Chenopodium moquinianum
What is the common name of Chenopodium moquinianum?
Moquin's Goosefoot
What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium moquinianum?
It is native to South America and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
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-2717558: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.