Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
quinoa
ID:
602380

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 1: 1301 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601712

Common Names

  • Quinoa
  • Goosefoot
  • Chenopodium

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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium album quinoa (Willd.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chenopodium album quinoa (Willd.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chenopodium album subspontaneum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chenopodium ccoyto Toro Torr. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium ccuchi-huila Toro Torr. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium chilense Pers. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium guinoa Krock. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum laciniatum (Moq.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum quinoa (Willd.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum rubescens (Moq.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium hircinum viridescens (Moq.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium nuttalliae Saff. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium quinoa laciniatum Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium quinoa lutescens Hunz. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium quinoa melanospermum Hunz. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium quinoa milleanum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium quinoa orbicans Murr [unknown]
  • Chenopodium quinoa purpureum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium quinoa rubescens Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium quinoa viridescens Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium purpurascens punctulatum Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium quinoa quinoa [unknown]
  • Chenopodium canihua Cook [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium quinoa (also called 'Quinoa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to South America and typically grows in dry, open areas. It has small, green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium quinoa is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium quinoa has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green with a single, upright leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium quinoa is an annual plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Chenopodium quinoa

Chenopodium quinoa is native to the Andes mountains in South America.

Chenopodium quinoa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium quinoa?

Chenopodium quinoa

What is the common name of Chenopodium quinoa?

Quinoa

What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium quinoa?

High elevations of the Andes

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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