Dysphania glomulifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomulifera
ID:
659545
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 4: 183 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658877
Common Names
- Dysphania Glomulifera
- Globular Goosefoot
- Globular Pigweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dysphania glomulifera (also called Glomerate Goosefoot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Chenopodiaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Dysphania glomulifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a food flavoring and as a source of essential oils.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dysphania glomulifera sub. eremaea Paul G.WilsonFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dysphania glomulifera has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dysphania glomulifera can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dysphania glomulifera
Dysphania glomulifera is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Dysphania glomulifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysphania glomulifera?
Dysphania glomulifera
What is the common name of Dysphania glomulifera?
Glomerate Goosefoot
What is the natural habitat of Dysphania glomulifera?
It is found in moist and disturbed habitats, including roadsides, grasslands, and cultivated areas.
Species in the Dysphania genus
Dysphania pseudomultiflora, Dysphania melanocarpa, Dysphania pusilla, Dysphania saxatilis, Dysphania truncata, Dysphania ambrosioides, Dysphania aristata, Dysphania botrys, Dysphania carinata, Dysphania chilensis, Dysphania cristata, Dysphania glandulosa, Dysphania glomulifera, Dysphania kalpari, Dysphania littoralis, Dysphania multifida, Dysphania plantaginella, Dysphania platycarpa, Dysphania pumilio, Dysphania rhadinostachya, Dysphania schraderiana, Dysphania simulans, Dysphania sphaerosperma, Dysphania valida, Dysphania bontei, Dysphania burkartii, Dysphania christii, Dysphania congolana, Dysphania dissecta, Dysphania minuata, Dysphania nepalensis, Dysphania oblanceolata, Dysphania procera, Dysphania stellata, Dysphania tomentosa, Dysphania venturii,
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-2780232: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.