Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
simulans
ID:
659560

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. & Tate

Source:
cmp

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Rep. Roy. Soc. South Australia 8: 71 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658892

Common Names

  • Dysphania Simulans
  • Mimic Goosefoot
  • Mimic Pigweed

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Description

Dysphania simulans (also called Simulating 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 simulans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dysphania simulans 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysphania simulans is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dysphania simulans

Dysphania simulans is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dysphania simulans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysphania simulans?

Dysphania simulans

What is the common name of Dysphania simulans?

Similar Goosefoot

What is the family of Dysphania simulans?

Amaranthaceae

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-2780246: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ralph Tate (1840-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tate' in the authors string.