goosefoots
Chenopodium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Goosefoots, scientifically known as Chenopodium, is a versatile genus of herbaceous plants valued for both nutrition and medicine. Renowned for their nutrient-dense leaves and seeds, these plants offer significant health benefits, including antioxidant properties and essential minerals, making them a vital resource in traditional healing and dietary wellness.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- goosefoot
- Indet. Goosefoot
- Goosefoots
- hanemalts
Scientific Names
Accepted name
ChenopodiumSynonyms
- Botrys
- Rhagodia
- Einadia
- Vulvaria
- Agatophyton
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Quinuas y parientes
German:
- Gänsefüße
- Rhagodia
- Gansefuß
- Gänsefüße
French:
- Chénopode
- Chénopode
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Amaranthaceae |
| Genus | Chenopodium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Føroyar |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Austria |
| Middle Europe | Belgium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Chenopodium has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia
Chemicals
Chenopodium has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ASCARIDOLE, cis-Ascaridole, cis-isoascaridole, trans-ascaridole, trans-isoascaridole.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ASCARIDOLE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-Ascaridole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-isoascaridole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-ascaridole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trans-isoascaridole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
ASCARIDOLE
- Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia
cis-Ascaridole
- Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia
cis-isoascaridole
- Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia
trans-ascaridole
- Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia
trans-isoascaridole
- Biomedical papers of the Medical Faculty of the University Palacky, Olomouc, Czechoslovakia
Preparations
Chenopodium has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include oil.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Oil | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Oil
- Oncology
- Journal of food science and technology