Schrader Goosefoot
Dysphania schraderiana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Schraeders Goosefoot, scientifically known as Dysphania schraderianana, is a versatile medicinal plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Often found in tropical regions, this herb is valued in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties, frequently utilized to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, skin inflammations, and various systemic inflammatory conditions.
Names
Common Names
- Schrader Goosefoot
- Schrader's Goosefoot
- Schrader's Spinach
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Schraders Drüsengänsefuß
- Chenopodium schraderianum
- Teloxys schraderiana
- Botrydium schraderi
- Chenopodium foetidum Schrad.
- Ambrina foetida
- Teloxys foetida
- Schraders Gänsefuß
- Schrader-Drüsengänsefuß
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Dysphania schraderianaSynonyms
- Chenopodium schraderianum
- Chenopodium foetidum subvar. resediforme
- Chenopodium foetidum subsp. resediforme
- Chenopodium trilobatum
- Chenopodium effusum
- Chenopodium quercifolium
- Botrydium schraderi
- Teloxys schraderiana
- Neobotrydium schraderianum
- Chenopodium foetidum var. resediforme
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaecae. Its specific taxonomic designation is within the genus Dysphania.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Dysphania | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific range of occurrence across various parts of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Moving toward the central regions, the species is also found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the territories of Germany as well as the Czechia-Slovakia region. This distribution highlights its ability to thrive in both northern and central European climates.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Baltic States | WCVP |
Activities
Dysphania schraderiana has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Insect-Repellent.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Insect-Repellent | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| incense | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |