Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
allanii
ID:
601635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aellen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Candollea 8: 7 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000600967

Common Names

  • Chenopodium allanii
  • Allanii Chenopodium
  • Chenopodium

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Description

Chenopodium allanii (also called Allans Goosefoot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to Europe 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

Chenopodium allanii is a popular ornamental plant used in homes and gardens. It is also used as a natural insect repellent, as it emits a strong smell that repels insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chenopodium allanii 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

Chenopodium allanii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or from division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a flat in the spring. To propagate from division, dig up the plant in the spring and divide the clumps into smaller sections. Plant the divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Chenopodium allanii

Chenopodium allanii is native to the tropical rainforest of South America.

Chenopodium allanii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Chenopodium allanii?

Chenopodium allanii prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal light level for Chenopodium allanii?

Chenopodium allanii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Chenopodium allanii be watered?

Chenopodium allanii should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Chenopodium genus

Chenopodium acerifolium, Chenopodium acuminatum, Chenopodium adpressifolium, Chenopodium albescens, Chenopodium album, Chenopodium allanii, Chenopodium amurense, Chenopodium antarcticum, Chenopodium atripliciforme, Chenopodium atrovirens, Chenopodium auricomiforme, Chenopodium auricomum, Chenopodium ayare, Chenopodium badachschanicum, Chenopodium berlandieri, Chenopodium binzianum, Chenopodium bohemicum, Chenopodium bonus-henricus, Chenopodium bryoniifolium, Chenopodium californicum, Chenopodium capitatum, Chenopodium carnosulum, Chenopodium chaldoranicum, Chenopodium chenopodioides, Chenopodium cordobense, Chenopodium cornutum, Chenopodium coronopus, Chenopodium covillei, Chenopodium crusoeanum, Chenopodium cuneifolium, Chenopodium curvispicatum, Chenopodium cyanifolium, Chenopodium cycloides, Chenopodium dadakovae, Chenopodium desertorum, Chenopodium desiccatum, Chenopodium detestans, Chenopodium diversifolium, Chenopodium erosum, Chenopodium eustriatum, Chenopodium exsuccum, Chenopodium fallax, Chenopodium fasciculosum, Chenopodium ficifoliiforme, Chenopodium ficifolium, Chenopodium flabellifolium, Chenopodium foggii, Chenopodium foliosum, Chenopodium fremontii, Chenopodium frigidum,

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-2717022: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.