Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Source:
cmp
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Ukrayins'k. Bot. Zhurn. 59: 382 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658875
Common Names
- Dysphania Cristata
- Crested Goosefoot
- Crested Pigweed
Description
Dysphania cristata (also called Crested Goosefoot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Dysphania cristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dysphania cristata has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dysphania cristata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dysphania cristata
Dysphania cristata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Dysphania cristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysphania cristata?
Dysphania cristata
What is the common name of Dysphania cristata?
Crested Goosefoot
What is the natural habitat of Dysphania cristata?
It is found in moist and disturbed habitats, including roadsides, grasslands, and cultivated areas.
Species in the Dysphania genus
Dysphania pseudomultiflora,
Dysphania melanocarpa,
Dysphania pusilla,
Dysphania saxatilis,
Dysphania truncata,
Dysphania ambrosioides,
Dysphania aristata,
Dysphania botrys,
Dysphania carinata,
Dysphania chilensis,
Dysphania cristata,
Dysphania glandulosa,
Dysphania glomulifera,
Dysphania kalpari,
Dysphania littoralis,
Dysphania multifida,
Dysphania plantaginella,
Dysphania platycarpa,
Dysphania pumilio,
Dysphania rhadinostachya,
Dysphania schraderiana,
Dysphania simulans,
Dysphania sphaerosperma,
Dysphania valida,
Dysphania bontei,
Dysphania burkartii,
Dysphania christii,
Dysphania congolana,
Dysphania dissecta,
Dysphania minuata,
Dysphania nepalensis,
Dysphania oblanceolata,
Dysphania procera,
Dysphania stellata,
Dysphania tomentosa,
Dysphania venturii,
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,