Status:
valid
Authors:
(Paul G.Wilson) Mosyakin & Clemants
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 427 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509131
Common Names
- Dysphania truncata
- Truncate Dysphania
- Truncate Goosefoot
Synonyms
- Chenopodium truncatum Paul G.Wilson [unknown]
Description
Dysphania truncata (also called Truncate Dysphania, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Asia. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dysphania truncata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dysphania truncata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its fruits are small, dry capsules containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dysphania truncata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a light, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dysphania truncata
Dysphania truncata is native to Asia and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.
Dysphania truncata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysphania truncata?
Dysphania truncata
What is the family of Dysphania truncata?
Amaranthaceae
What is the common name of Dysphania truncata?
Truncate Goosefoot
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,