Chenopodium ficifolium
Chenopodium ficifolium, commonly known as red goosefoot, is a resilient annual herb within the Amaranthaceae family. Distinguished by its striking reddish foliage, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. It is valued in traditional medicine for its nutritional density and potential therapeutic properties, often utilized in various herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Chenopodium ficifolium
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Caryophyllales and placed in the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Chenopodium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Chenopodium | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Chenopodium ficifolium, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Estonia, it is called viigilehine hanemalts, while in Germany, it is known as Feigenblättriger Gänsefuß (or Feigenblättriger Gänsefuss in Switzerland). The Korean name for this species is 좀명아주, and in the Upper Sorbian language, it is identified as Figowcojta pólšica.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| et | viigilehine hanemalts | Wikidata |
| de | Feigenblättriger Gänsefuß | Wikidata |
| de-ch | Feigenblättriger Gänsefuss | Wikidata |
| ko | 좀명아주 | Wikidata |
| hsb | Figowcojta pólšica | Wikidata |
| sv | Fikonmålla | Wikidata |
| da | Figenbladet Gåsefod | Wikidata |
| fi | viikunanlehtisavikka | Wikidata |
| nl | stippelganzenvoet | Wikidata |
| cy | Troed-yr-ŵydd dail ffigys | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across the northern regions of Europe. Within Northern Europe, its presence is documented in the country of Denmark. It can also be found spanning across the landscapes of Finland and Sweden. Furthermore, the species extends its range to include the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Collectively, these locations define the primary northern territories where the plant is located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
Chemicals
Chenopodium ficifolium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include antioxidants, essential amino acids, unsaturated fatty acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antioxidants | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential amino acids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| unsaturated fatty acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |