Nettleleaf goosefoot (Chenopodiastrum murale, Willdenowia 42: 14 (2012))

Family: Amaranthaceae

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

Bibliography: Willdenowia 42: 14 (2012)

Year: 2012

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Chenopodiastrum

Vegetable: False

Observations: Macaronesia, Europe, Medit. to NE. Trop. Africa and Sri Lanka

Description

Nettleleaf goosefoot, scientifically known as Chenopodiastrum murale, is a versatile and commonly encountered plant species belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. This hardy plant is well-distributed across a diverse range of geographical regions, spanning Macaronesia, various parts of Europe, the Mediterranean area, northeastern tropical Africa, and all the way to Sri Lanka.

Renowned for its adaptability, Nettleleaf goosefoot thrives in a variety of habitats, which include disturbed grounds, agricultural fields, and wastelands, often emerging as a significant component of the local flora. This plant is characterized by its distinct nettle-like leaves, which grant it the common name and help in distinguishing it from other members of the goosefoot family.

The botanical community recognizes the classification and description of this species as meticulously detailed in the journal Willdenowia in its 42nd volume, published in 2012. The work of authorities L., S. Fuentes, Uotila, and Borsch provided crucial insights into the taxonomy and distribution of Chenopodiastrum murale, cementing its standing within the botanical literature.

Nettleleaf goosefoot’s ability to proliferate in a multitude of environments underscores its ecological importance and resilience. Its presence across wide-ranging locales not only highlights its capacity for adaptation but also its role in various ecosystems where it may frequently be observed.

Common Names

Ara: ābu ‘effein, zarbeeh
Eng: australian-spinach, nettle-leaf fat-hen, nettle-leaf goosefoot, nettleleaf goosefoot, saltgreen, sowbane, nettle-leaved goosefoot, australian spinach, wall goosefoot
Spa: cenizo comun
Deu: mauer-gänsefuss, mauer-gänsefuß
Dan: mur-gåsefod
Swe: gatmålla
Nld: muurganzenvoet
Fra: chénopode des murs
En: Nettleleaf goosefoot, Nettle-leaved Goosefoot, Sprainbush, Green fat hen, Nettle-leaf goosefoot
Ar: أبو عفين (عِفين)، أبو عفينه, تاخم، تخم، قربص، أثيبه، عفنه, حد, زربيح، منتن، فساء الكلاب، رمرام, سكران (سَكَران، سِكْران), سنتار (سُنتار)، فتيح (فَتِّيح), شجره المتينه (شَجرة المُتينه), فس الكلب ( الكلاب), فسه، التون, فسيح (فِسيح)، فسيش (فُسيش), قيحانيه, لسان الطير (لِسان الطَيْر)، لسان الطير ( لِسان الثور)
Ca: Blet de paret
Cs: Merlík zední
Nl: Muurganzenvoet, Muurganzevoet
Et: Müür hanemalts
Fr: Ansérine des murs, Chénopode des murailles, Chénopode des murs, Sénille, Chénopode du bon Henri
Ka: Ნაცარქათამა
De: Mauer-Gänsefuß, Mauergänsefuss
He: כף-אווז האשפות
It: Farinello murale
Lt: Mūrinė balanda
Nb: Gatemelde
Nn: Gatemelde
Pt: Anserina-dos-muros, Mastruz-bravo, Pé-de-ganso, Fedegoso
Gd: Praiseach an bhalla
Es: Pie de ganso
Sv: Gatmålla
Cy: Gŵydd-Droed, Gŵydd-Droed y Fagwyr, Troed yr Ŵydd Ddynad-Ddail, Troed-yr-Ŵydd Dail Danadl, Troed-yr-wydd dail danadl
: Nettle-leaved fathen

Synonyms

• Chenopodium murale (L.)
• Rhagodia congesta ((Hook.f.) Moq.)
• Chenopodium murale var. latifolium (Fenzl)
• Chenopodium congestum (Hook.f.)
• Chenopodium ilicifolium (Griff.)
• Chenopodium chamrium (Buch.-Ham.)
• Anserina muralis ((L.) Montandon)
• Chenopodium flavum (Forssk.)
• Chenopodium lucidum (Gilib.)
• Chenopodium murale var. acutidentatum (Aellen)
• Chenopodium murale var. albescens (Moq.)
• Chenopodium longidjawense (Peter)
• Chenopodium murale var. carthagenense (Moq.)
• Chenopodium murale var. spissidentatum (Murr)
• Chenopodium murale var. biforme ((Nees) Moq.)
• Chenopodium murale var. angustatum (Fenzl)
• Chenopodium murale f. albescens ((Moq.) Maire)
• Chenopodium guineense (Jacq.)
• Rhagodia billardierei var. congesta ((Hook.f.) Benth.)
• Chenopodium biforme (Nees)
• Chenopodium murale var. microphyllum (Coss. & Germ.)
• Chenopodium gandhium (Buch.-Ham.)
• Vulvaria trachisperma (Bubani)
• Chenopodium murale var. paucidentatum (Beck)
• Chenopodium maroccanum (Pau)
• Chenopodium carthagenense (Zuccagni)
• Chenopodium laterale (Aiton)
• Rhagodia baccata var. congesta ((Hook.f.) Hook.f.)
• Atriplex muralis ((L.) Crantz)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Austria (native)
• Azores (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Bangladesh (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Cape Verde (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Chad (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Djibouti (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• Egypt (native)
• Eritrea (native)
• Ethiopia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Gulf States (native)
• Hungary (native)
• India (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Kuwait (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Madeira (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Nepal (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
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• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Saudi Arabia (native)
• Selvagens (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Sinai (native)
• Socotra (native)
• Somalia (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sri Lanka (native)
• Sudan (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• Western Sahara (native)
• Yemen (native)
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Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Mar 25, 2019 by Mel Veri (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 15, 2020 by Clayton Tina (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 10, 2022 by Ousama BAZEMLAL (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 29, 2019 by IBOURAIMA BARASSOUNON AMADOU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 7, 2018 by Mehmet Basbag (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Dec 27, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Patrick LEBOULENGER (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 27, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Patrick LEBOULENGER (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 25, 2018 by Camille Justo (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 1, 2021 by louise louise (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 5, 2020 by Jean-René Girardeau (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Dec 27, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Patrick LEBOULENGER (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 5, 2020 by Jean-René Girardeau (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 3, 2022 by Fabrice Rubio (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 24, 2013 by Tela Botanica − Georges OLIOSO (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 27, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Philippe JEANNET (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Sep 20, 2022 by Alsanabani Jamal (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 14, 2022 by Abdul Ghaffar (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 14, 2022 by Silvia Fahmy (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 9, 2009 by EOL − Zoya Akulova (cc-by-nc)

Taken Oct 18, 2009 by EOL − Valter Jacinto (cc-by-nc-sa)

Fruit

Taken May 8, 2022 by jacques maréchal (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 12, 2020 by Nick Scott (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 1, 2019 by Victor Olea (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − W. L. Wagner (cc-by-nc-sa)

Other

Taken Jul 30, 1993 by Genghis Attenborough (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 14, 2022 by Silvia Fahmy (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 30, 2008 by Tela Botanica − Mathieu MENAND (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 7, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Hugues Sauvage (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 23, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Chloé Duffaut (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/8149099)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121007-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Chenopodium murale L.)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3083851)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 8.0

Ph minimum: 7.5

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 3

Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’, ‘oct’, ‘nov’]

Soil nutriments: 9