Status:
valid
Authors:
Rahimin. & Ghaemm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 42: 469 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601173
Common Names
- Chaldoran Goosefoot
- Chaldoran Chenopodium
- Chaldoran Pigweed
Description
Chenopodium chaldoranicum (also called Chaldoran Goosefoot, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, greenish-brown flowers and long, thin stems. It is found in moist, grassy areas and is tolerant of cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Chenopodium chaldoranicum is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chenopodium chaldoranicum is small and white with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chenopodium chaldoranicum 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 chaldoranicum
Chenopodium chaldoranicum can be found in India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
Chenopodium chaldoranicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chenopodium chaldoranicum?
Chenopodium chaldoranicum
What type of plant is Chenopodium chaldoranicum?
Annual herb
What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium chaldoranicum?
Dry grasslands
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
Lili Ghaemmaghami: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghaemm.' in the authors string.