Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
americanum
ID:
622024

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Nutt.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. ser. 2, 5: 165. 1835 [late 1835]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621356



Common Names

  • Corispermum americanum
  • American Corispermum
  • American Goosefoot


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Synonyms

  • Corispermum hyssopifolium americanum Nutt. [unknown]
  • Corispermum hyssopifolium gracile Hook. [unknown]
  • Corispermum hyssopifolium microcarpum S.Watson [unknown]
  • Corispermum hyssopifolium robustior Hook. [unknown]
  • Corispermum hyssopifolium rubricaule Hook. [unknown]
  • Corispermum imbricatum A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Corispermum simplicissimum Lunell [unknown]
  • Corispermum americanum americanum [unknown]

Description

Corispermum americanum (also called 'American Corispermum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is native to North America. It is found in alpine and subalpine tundra, boreal forests, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Corispermum americanum is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, reduce inflammation, and improve skin health. It is also used as a flavoring agent in cooking.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Corispermum americanum var. rydbergii Mosyakin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corispermum americanum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corispermum americanum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most successful method, as seeds may not germinate reliably.

Where to Find Corispermum americanum

Corispermum americanum is native to the eastern United States and Canada.

Corispermum americanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Corispermum americanum?

Corispermum americanum

What is the common name of Corispermum americanum?

American Corispermum

What is the habitat of Corispermum americanum?

It is found in North America

Species in the Corispermum genus

Corispermum afghanicum, Corispermum algidum, Corispermum altaicum, Corispermum americanum, Corispermum aralocaspicum, Corispermum bardunovii, Corispermum calvoborysthenicum, Corispermum candelabrum, Corispermum canescens, Corispermum chinganicum, Corispermum confertum, Corispermum crassifolium, Corispermum czernjaevii, Corispermum declinatum, Corispermum dilutum, Corispermum elongatum, Corispermum erosum, Corispermum falcatum, Corispermum filifolium, Corispermum flexuosum, Corispermum gallicum, Corispermum gelidum, Corispermum heptapotamicum, Corispermum hilariae, Corispermum hookeri, Corispermum huanghoense, Corispermum hyssopifolium, Corispermum ikramii, Corispermum intermedium, Corispermum klokovii, Corispermum komarovii, Corispermum korovinii, Corispermum krylovii, Corispermum laxiflorum, Corispermum lehmannianum, Corispermum lepidocarpum, Corispermum lhasaense, Corispermum macrocarpum, Corispermum marschallii, Corispermum maynense, Corispermum mongolicum, Corispermum navicula, Corispermum nitidum, Corispermum ochotense, Corispermum orientale, Corispermum pacificum, Corispermum pallasii, Corispermum pallidum, Corispermum pamiricum, Corispermum papillosum,

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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