Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
659556

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Mosyakin & Clemants

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Ukrayins'k. Bot. Zhurn. 59(4): 382 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658888

Common Names

  • Dysphania Pumilio
  • Dwarf Goosefoot
  • Dwarf Pigweed

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Description

Dysphania pumilio (also called Dwarf 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 pumilio 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 pumilio 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysphania pumilio is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dysphania pumilio

Dysphania pumilio is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dysphania pumilio FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysphania pumilio?

Dysphania pumilio

What is the common name of Dysphania pumilio?

Small-Fruited Goosefoot

What is the family of Dysphania pumilio?

Amaranthaceae

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-2780242: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' 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.