Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
carnosulum
ID:
601827

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 13(2): 64. 1849 [5 May 1849]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601159

Common Names

  • Hairy Goosefoot
  • Hairy Chenopodium
  • Hairy Pigweed

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Synonyms

  • Chenopodium carnosulum megalospermum (Johow) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium carnosulum patagonicum (Phil.) Wahl [unknown]
  • Chenopodium carnosulum pusillum (Johow) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium carnosulum robustum (Johow) Aellen [unknown]
  • Chenopodium fuegianum Speg. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium patagonicum Phil. [unknown]
  • Chenopodium scabricaule megalospermum Johow [unknown]
  • Chenopodium scabricaule pusillum Johow [unknown]
  • Chenopodium scabricaule robustum Johow [unknown]

Description

Chenopodium carnosulum (also called 'Fleshy Goosefoot', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a herbaceous annual plant that grows in disturbed soils, such as roadsides and fields. It has small, green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Chenopodium carnosulum is used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a food source and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chenopodium carnosulum is small and white with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chenopodium carnosulum is an annual plant that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Chenopodium carnosulum

Chenopodium carnosulum can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.

Chenopodium carnosulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chenopodium carnosulum?

Chenopodium carnosulum

What type of plant is Chenopodium carnosulum?

Annual herb

Where is Chenopodium carnosulum native to?

South America

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,