Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
mucronatum
ID:
602198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 48 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601530

Common Names

  • Chenopodium mucronatum
  • Pointed Goosefoot
  • Pointed Lambsquarters

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Description

Chenopodium mucronatum (also called Mucronatum 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 mucronatum is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium mucronatum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium mucronatum is an annual herb native to North and South America. It can be propagated by seed. To cultivate Chenopodium mucronatum, provide it with full sun and well-draining soil. It prefers temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C).

Where to Find Chenopodium mucronatum

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

Chenopodium mucronatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium mucronatum?

Chenopodium mucronatum

What is the common name of Chenopodium mucronatum?

Sharp-pointed Goosefoot

What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium mucronatum?

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,

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