Chenopodium crusoeanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crusoeanum
ID:
601884
Status:
valid
Authors:
Skottsb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Juan Fernandez (Botany) 2(2): 119. 1922
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000601216
Common Names
- Crusoe's Goosefoot
- Crusoe's Chenopodium
- Crusoe's Pigweed
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Chenopodium crusoeanum (also called 'Robinson Crusoe Goosefoot', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed habitats. It is an annual plant, and has small, green, oval-shaped leaves and small, green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Chenopodium crusoeanum 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 crusoeanum 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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Chenopodium crusoeanum is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Chenopodium crusoeanum
Chenopodium crusoeanum is native to the tropical rainforest of South America.
Chenopodium crusoeanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chenopodium crusoeanum?
Chenopodium crusoeanum
What type of plant is Chenopodium crusoeanum?
Annual herb
What is the natural habitat of Chenopodium crusoeanum?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2717262: Based on the initial data import
Carl Skottsberg (1880-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skottsb.' in the authors string.