Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
retrorsa
ID:
601547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 47: 339 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600879



Common Names

  • Chenopodiopsis retrorsa
  • Retrorsa Chenopodiopsis
  • Chenopodiopsis


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Description

Chenopodiopsis retrorsa (also called Retrorse Chenopodiopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It is an annual herb with lanceolate leaves that are up to 5 cm long. The inflorescence is a spike of small green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodiopsis retrorsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodiopsis retrorsa has a small, white flower with a short stem. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodiopsis retrorsa is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seed must be fresh and sown in the spring.

Where to Find Chenopodiopsis retrorsa

Chenopodiopsis retrorsa is native to the tropical regions of South America. It can be found in moist, shady areas in the understory of forests.

Chenopodiopsis retrorsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodiopsis retrorsa?

Chenopodiopsis retrorsa

What type of plant is Chenopodiopsis retrorsa?

Annual herb

Where does Chenopodiopsis retrorsa grow?

Southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958092-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].