Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
salinum
ID:
602415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 21: 29 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601747



Common Names

  • Chenopodium salinum
  • Salinum Goosefoot
  • Saltmarsh Goosefoot


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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium glaucum pulchrum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium glaucum salinum (Standl.) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium glaucum salinum (Standl.) Boivin [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium salinum is used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as a soil fertilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium salinum 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 salinum 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 salinum

Chenopodium salinum can be found in salt marshes, sandy beaches, and other salty habitats in Europe, North America, and Australia.

Chenopodium salinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium salinum?

Chenopodium salinum

What is the common name of Chenopodium salinum?

Salinum Chenopodium

What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium salinum?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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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