Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
urbicum
ID:
602557

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 218 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601889



Common Names

  • Chenopodium urbicum
  • Urban's Goosefoot
  • Urban's Pigweed


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Synonyms

  • Anserina urbica (L.) Montandon [unknown]
  • Atriplex urbica (L.) Crantz [unknown]
  • Chenopodium chrysomelanospermum Zuccagni [unknown]
  • Chenopodium deltoideum Lam. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium intermedium Mert. & W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Chenopodium melanospermum Wallr. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium microspermum Wallr. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium rhombifolium Muhl. ex Willd. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium rubrum intermedium (Mert. & W.D.J.Koch) Jauzein [unknown]
  • Chenopodium urbicum deltoideum (Lam.) Neilr. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium urbicum intermedium (Mert. & W.D.J.Koch) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Chenopodium chrysomenalospermum Zuccani [unknown]
  • Chenopodium urbicum urbicum [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium urbicum (also called urban goosefoot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in moist, shady forests, and has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium urbicum 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 urbicum 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 urbicum 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 urbicum

Chenopodium urbicum is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Chenopodium urbicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium urbicum?

Chenopodium urbicum

What is the common name of Chenopodium urbicum?

Urbicum Chenopodium

What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium urbicum?

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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