Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
melanocarpa
ID:
509794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Black) Mosyakin & Clemants

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 427 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509126

Common Names

  • Dysphania melanocarpa
  • Black-fruited Dysphania
  • Black-fruited Goosefoot

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Synonyms

  • Dysphania melanocarpa leucocarpa (Aellen) Paul G.Wilson & K.A.Sheph. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium carinatum leucocarpum Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium carinatum melanocarpum J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Chenopodium melanocarpum (J.M.Black) J.M.Black [unknown]
  • Chenopodium melanocarpum leucocarpum (Aellen) Paul G.Wilson [unknown]

Description

Dysphania melanocarpa (also called Black-fruited Dysphania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Asia. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dysphania melanocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dysphania melanocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its fruits are small, dry capsules containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysphania melanocarpa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dysphania melanocarpa

Dysphania melanocarpa is native to Asia and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Dysphania melanocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysphania melanocarpa?

Dysphania melanocarpa

What is the family of Dysphania melanocarpa?

Amaranthaceae

What is the common name of Dysphania melanocarpa?

Blackseed Goosefoot

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-2607026: Based on the initial data import
John McConnell Black (1855-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Black' in the authors string.
Sergei Leonidovich Mosyakin (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mosyakin' in the authors string.
Steven Earl Clemants (1954-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clemants' in the authors string.