Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Dvorák
Source:
cmp
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 97: 824 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601888
Common Names
- Chenopodium unarii
- Unar's Goosefoot
- Unar's Pigweed
Description
Chenopodium unarii (also called 'Unar's 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 unarii 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
Chenopodium unarii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chenopodium unarii 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 unarii
Chenopodium unarii is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Chenopodium unarii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chenopodium unarii?
Chenopodium unarii
What is the common name of Chenopodium unarii?
Unarii Chenopodium
What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium unarii?
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,