Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
neomexicanum
ID:
602213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 21: 19 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601545



Common Names

  • Chenopodium neomexicanum
  • New Mexican Goosefoot
  • New Mexican Lambsquarters


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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium arizonicum Standl. [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium neomexicanum (also called New Mexican 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 neomexicanum is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Chenopodium neomexicanum var. palmeri (Standl.) T.W.Walters

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Where to Find Chenopodium neomexicanum

Chenopodium neomexicanum can be found in North and South America.

Chenopodium neomexicanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium neomexicanum?

Chenopodium neomexicanum

What is the common name of Chenopodium neomexicanum?

New Mexican Goosefoot

What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium neomexicanum?

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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