Chenopodium
Goosefoots
Chenopodium, commonly known as goosefoot or lamb's quarters, is a versatile genus of herbaceous plants valued for both nutrition and medicine. Widely distributed globally, many species serve as nutrient-dense leafy greens. Traditionally, various Chenopodium varieties have been utilized in folk medicine to treat inflammation and digestive ailments.
- Scientific name: Chenopodium
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Caryophyllales. Ultimately, it resides in the family Amaranthaceae and is identified by the 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, is referred to by several common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese, it is identified as 藜属 (zh-hans) and 藜属 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese contexts such as those used in Taiwan, it is written as 藜屬 (zh-hant). Additionally, it is known as 藜屬 (zh-hk) in Hong Kong and 藜属 (zh-sg) in Singapore.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 藜属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 藜屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 藜屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 藜属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 藜属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 藜屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | komosa | Wikidata |
| qu | Ayara | Wikidata |
| he | כף-אווז | Wikidata |
| hu | libatopok | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated across several regions of Northern Europe. Within this area, it can be found growing in the coastal and inland landscapes of Denmark. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the territories of Finland and the Faroe Islands, known locally as Føroyar. Furthermore, the species is distributed across the island of Iceland, expanding its northern reach. Finally, the plant is commonly identified within the diverse habitats of Great Britain.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Chenopodium, offers various components that can be utilized for medicinal or nutritional purposes. The young sprouts are often highly valued for their concentrated nutrient content and tender texture. Additionally, the leaves serve as a primary part of the plant, providing essential vitamins and minerals when consumed. Whether using the delicate sprouts or the mature leaves, different parts of the Chenopodium plant contribute to its overall therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| sprouts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Sprouts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Chenopodium has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ascaridole, cis Ascaridole, cis isoascaridole, trans ascaridole, trans isoascaridole.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ascaridole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis Ascaridole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis isoascaridole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans ascaridole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans isoascaridole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |