Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
vulvaria
ID:
602582

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 220 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601914

Common Names

  • Chenopodium vulvaria
  • Vulvaria Goosefoot
  • Vulvaria Pigweed

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Synonyms

  • Ambrina graveolens (Lag. & Rodr.) Moq. [unknown]
  • Anserina foetida (Lam.) Montandon [unknown]
  • Atriplex vulvaria (L.) Garsault [unknown]
  • Botrydium schraderi Spach [unknown]
  • Chenopodium effusum M.Martens & Galeotti [unknown]
  • Chenopodium foetidum Lam. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium graveolens Lag. & Rodr. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium olidum Curtis [unknown]
  • Chenopodium quercifolium Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium trilobatum Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium vulvaria microphyllum Moq. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium vulvaria incisum Maire [unknown]
  • Atriplex vulvularia (L.) Crantz [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium vulvaria (also called Stinking Goosefoot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a branched stem and is covered with a white bloom. It grows in meadows, pastures, and waste places, and prefers moist, rich soils.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium vulvaria is an edible plant that is often used in salads, soups, and stews. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antifungal properties. It is also used as a natural dye, as it can be used to make a yellow-green dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium vulvaria 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 vulvaria is a herbaceous annual native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly and provide plenty of air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Chenopodium vulvaria

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

Chenopodium vulvaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium vulvaria?

Chenopodium vulvaria

What is the common name of Chenopodium vulvaria?

Vulvaria Chenopodium

What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium vulvaria?

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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