Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
watsonii
ID:
602585

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Nelson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 34: 362 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601917

Common Names

  • Chenopodium watsonii
  • Watson's Goosefoot
  • Watson's Pigweed

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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium glabrescens (Aellen) Wahl [unknown]
  • Chenopodium olidum S.Watson [unknown]
  • Chenopodium watsonii glabrescens Aellen [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium watsonii (also called Watson's Goosefoot, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to North America. 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 watsonii 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

The Chenopodium watsonii flower is small and green, with five petals. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium watsonii is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. Water regularly and provide plenty of air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.

Where to Find Chenopodium watsonii

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

Chenopodium watsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium watsonii?

Chenopodium watsonii

What is the common name of Chenopodium watsonii?

Watsonii Chenopodium

What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium watsonii?

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-2717924: Based on the initial data import
Aven Nelson (1859-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Nelson' in the authors string.