Species:
novopokrovskyanum
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aellen) Uotila
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 30: 192 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601558
Common Names
- Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum
- Novopokrovsky's Goosefoot
- Novopokrovsky's Lambsquarters
Synonyms
- Chenopodium album novopokrovskyanum Aellen [unknown]
Description
Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum (also called Novopokrovsky's Goosefoot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows to a height of 0.3–0.6 m and has a branched stem with alternate, ovate to rhombic-ovate leaves with a serrated margin. It is found in dry, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum are small, greenish-white, and grow in dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and triangular in shape. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum is an annual herb native to North and South America. It can be propagated by seed. To cultivate Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum, provide it with full sun and well-draining soil. It prefers temperatures between 60-70°F (15-21°C).
Where to Find Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum
Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum can be found in North and South America, Europe, and parts of Asia and Africa.
Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum?
Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum
What is the common name of Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum?
Novopokrovsky's Goosefoot
What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium novopokrovskyanum?
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,
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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,