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Chenopodium ×variabile
Scientific Name: Chenopodium ×variabile
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Chenopodium variabile
Chenopodium variabile, described by Paul Aellen, belongs to the genus Chenopodium (goosefoot) and the family Amaranthaceae.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Chenopodium variabile Aellen
- Family: Amaranthaceae (Amarantvxter, Chenopodiaceae)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms/Related Names:
- Chenopodium x variabile Aellen (hybrid of Chenopodium berlandieri x Chenopodium album)
- Chenopodium x variabile var. nelsoni Aellen
- Chenopodium x variabile var. murrii Aellen
Morphological Characteristics
- Erect, often much-branched annual herb, growing up to 150 cm high.
- Stems are often tinged red or pink, grey mealy hairy, especially on younger parts.
- Leaves are very variable.
- The plant can reach up to 2 meters in height.
- The stem is predominantly erect, often branched, and typically farinose (mealy).
Classification
- Major Group: Angiosperms (Flowering plants)
- Phylum: Anthophyta
- Class: Dicotyledoneae (Rosopsida)
- Order: Caryophyllales
Distribution and Habitat
It is a widespread and variable species.
Ecological Role
Some Chenopodium species, such as Chenopodium album, are considered among the worst weeds, causing significant economic losses in agriculture worldwide.
Interactions with Other Organisms
Chenopodium x variabile is a hybrid resulting from the cross between Chenopodium berlandieri and Chenopodium album.
Further Information
- Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera (IRMNG)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- PlantSystematics.org
- Drone-Application-Server database