Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
stenophyllum
ID:
602471

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Koidz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 39: 305 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601803

Common Names

  • Chenopodium stenophyllum
  • Narrow-leaved Goosefoot
  • Narrow-leaved Pigweed

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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium album stenophyllum Makino [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium stenophyllum (also called 'Narrow-leaved 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, disturbed soils. It is an annual plant, meaning it completes its life cycle within one growing season. It has a rosette of green, oval-shaped leaves with small, green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium stenophyllum is a medicinal plant that has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked or eaten raw.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chenopodium stenophyllum is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a smooth texture.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium stenophyllum is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a sunny spot in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to a spacing of 15-30 cm (6-12 in) apart.

Where to Find Chenopodium stenophyllum

Chenopodium stenophyllum is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Chenopodium stenophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium stenophyllum?

Chenopodium stenophyllum

What type of plant is Chenopodium stenophyllum?

Annual herb

Where is Chenopodium stenophyllum native to?

South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2717816: Based on the initial data import
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.