Manyseed goosefoot (Lipandra polysperma, Willdenowia 42: 14 (2012))

Family: Amaranthaceae

Author: (L.) S.Fuentes, Uotila & Borsch

Bibliography: Willdenowia 42: 14 (2012)

Year: 2012

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Lipandra

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe, E. Medit. to Siberia

Description

Manyseed goosefoot, scientifically known as Lipandra polysperma, is a noteworthy species within the botanical family Amaranthaceae. The plant was meticulously described and highlighted in the renowned journal Willdenowia, specifically in its 42nd volume on page 14, published in the year 2012. The formal botanical nomenclature was established by esteemed botanists S. Fuentes, Uotila, and Borsch, providing a structured classification to this diverse plant.

Geographically, Manyseed goosefoot demonstrates a broad native range, prominently spanning across Europe and extending from the Eastern Mediterranean regions to the vast stretches of Siberia. This extensive distribution underscores the plant’s adaptability to varied climatic and soil conditions, which are characteristic of these diverse regions.

The plant is particularly recognized for its prolific seed production, a trait that is alluded to in its common name. This characteristic allows Manyseed goosefoot to efficiently propagate and establish itself across large territories, often becoming a regular inhabitant of the local flora.

By contributing to the rich biodiversity of its native regions, Lipandra polysperma plays a significant role in various ecosystems. It serves not just as a subject of academic interest but also holds ecological importance. The study and understanding of this plant can provide deeper insights into ecological dynamics, adaptation strategies, and the evolutionary processes of the Amaranthaceae family.

In terms of practical applications, Manyseed goosefoot may be of interest for studies on weed management, given its capacity to thrive in disturbed soils, and possibly for exploring its utility in traditional and herbal medicine. Further research and observation are likely to reveal additional aspects of its usefulness and ways in which it interacts with its environment.

Lipandra polysperma, distinctively occupying a noteworthy position in botanical literature, continues to intrigue scientists and botanists, promising further discoveries in the realms of plant science and ecology.

Common Names

Dan: mangefrøet gåsefod
Eng: many-seed goosefoot, manyseed goosefoot, european goosefoot
Deu: vielsamiger gänsefuß
Swe: fiskmålla
Nld: korrelganzenvoet
Fra: chénopode polysperme, chénopode à graines nombreuses, chénopode à nombreuses graines
En: Manyseed goosefoot, Many-seeded Goosefoot, All-seed, Many-seed Goosefoot
Ca: Blet polisperm
Cs: Merlík mnohosemenný
Nl: Korrelganzenvoet, Korrelganzevoet
Fr: Chénopode polysperme, Limoine, Chénopode à graines nombreuses, Chénopode à nombreuses graines
De: Vielsamiger Gänsefuss, Vielsamiger Gänsefuß
He: כף-אווז גדושה
It: Farinello polisporo
Es: Cenizo de muchas semillas
Cy: Gŵydd-Droed Amlhadog, Troed yr Ŵydd Luos Hadog, Troed-yr-Ŵydd Amlhadog

Synonyms

• Atriplex polysperma ((L.) Crantz)
• Chenopodium polyspermum (L.)
• Gandriloa atriplicoides ((Less.) Steud.)
• Chenopodium bisaeriale (Menyh.)
• Vulvaria polysperma ((L.) Bubani)
• Oligandra atriplicoides (Less.)
• Chenopodium polyspermum var. acutifolium ((Sm.) Hartm.)
• Chenopodium acutifolium var. dentatum (Gray)
• Chenopodium polyspermum f. purpurascens (H.Post)
• Chenopodium arrectum (Desm.)
• Anserina betifolia (Montandon)
• Chenopodium polyspermum subsp. cymosum ((Chevall.) Arcang.)
• Chenopodium polyspermum var. controversans (Brenner)
• Chenopodium polispermum (Neck.)
• Chenopodium polyspermum var. cymosum (Chevall.)
• Chenopodium polyspermum var. obtusifolium (Hartm.)
• Chenopodium polyspermum var. rubrum (Lej.)
• Chenopodium polyspermum var. bracteolosum (Courtois ex Lej.)
• Lipandra polysperma var. acutifolia ((Sm.) Mosyakin)
• Blitum polyspermum ((L.) Theodorova)
• Lipandra atriplicoides (Moq.)
• Chenopodium polyspermum subsp. acutifolium ((Sm.) Gaudin)
• Chenopodium polyspermum subsp. spicatum ((Moq.) Arcang.)
• Chenopodium marginatum (Spreng. ex Hornem.)
• Chenopodium polyspermum var. spicatum (Klett & Richt.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Altay (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Corse (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Italy (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Denmark (introduced)
• Finland (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Ireland (introduced)
• Maine (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Michigan (introduced)
• New Brunswick (introduced)
• New Jersey (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Northern Provinces (introduced)
• Norway (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• Philippines (introduced)
• Primorye (introduced)
• Québec (introduced)
• Saskatchewan (introduced)
• Sweden (introduced)
• Vietnam (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

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Fruit

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Leaf

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Taken Jan 1, 1800 by Tela Botanica − Thierry Pernot (cc-by-sa)

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Bark

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Habit

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Other

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Sources

• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/8273130)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121012-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Chenopodium polyspermum L.)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3083910)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 6.5

Ph minimum: 5.5

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Bloom months: [‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’]

Soil nutriments: 8