Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pseudomultiflora
ID:
507751

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Murray) Verloove & Lambinon

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 76: 219 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507083

Common Names

  • Dysphania pseudomultiflora
  • Pseudomultiflora Dysphania
  • Pseudomultiflora Chenopodium

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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium foetidum pseudomultiflorum Murray [unknown]

Description

Dysphania pseudomultiflora (also called 'False Water-Willow', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is usually found in moist areas, such as riverbanks and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Dysphania pseudomultiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dysphania pseudomultiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysphania pseudomultiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Dysphania pseudomultiflora

Dysphania pseudomultiflora is native to South America and can be found in tropical forests.

Dysphania pseudomultiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysphania pseudomultiflora?

Dysphania pseudomultiflora

What is the common name of Dysphania pseudomultiflora?

Unknown

Where is Dysphania pseudomultiflora native to?

Africa

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-2604254: Based on the initial data import
Johan Andreas Murray (1740-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Murray' in the authors string.
Filip Verloove (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verloove' in the authors string.
Jacques Ernest Joseph Lambinon (1936-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lambinon' in the authors string.