Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
variabile
ID:
602562

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aellen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 26: 157 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601894



Common Names

  • Chenopodium variabile
  • Variable Goosefoot
  • Variable Pigweed


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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium variabile murrii Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium variabile nelsonii Aellen [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium variabile (also called variable 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 variabile 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 variabile has small, greenish-white flowers that are clustered together in small, dense clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium variabile can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Chenopodium variabile

Chenopodium variabile is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Chenopodium variabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium variabile?

Chenopodium variabile

What is the common name of Chenopodium variabile?

Variabile Chenopodium

What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium variabile?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2717902: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.