Oakleaf goosefoot (Oxybasis glauca, Willdenowia 42: 15 (2012))

Family: Amaranthaceae

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

Bibliography: Willdenowia 42: 15 (2012)

Year: 2012

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Oxybasis

Vegetable: False

Observations: Temp. Eurasia, Australia

Description

Oakleaf goosefoot, with its scientific designation Oxybasis glauca, is a fascinating plant species that has captured both botanical interest and ecological significance. It belongs to the family Amaranthaceae, a large and diverse group of flowering plants known for their adaptive abilities and varied forms.

This plant predominantly thrives in temperate regions of Eurasia and Australia, showcasing its versatility and adaptability to different environmental conditions. The oakleaf goosefoot is characterized by its distinctive leaf shape, reminiscent of oak leaves, which is a feature that aids in its identification and sets it apart from other members of its family.

The origins and taxonomic details of Oxybasis glauca can be traced to the authoritative works cataloged in the publication “Willdenowia 42: 15” from the year 2012. This significant research was diligently compiled by the esteemed authors (L.) S.Fuentes, Uotila & Borsch, who provided comprehensive insights into the plant’s classification and nomenclatural history.

Understanding and studying the oakleaf goosefoot not only enriches botanical knowledge but also offers insights into the ecological dynamics of the regions it inhabits. Its presence in diverse geographical locations highlights its ecological flexibility and the evolutionary success of the Amaranthaceae family.

Common Names

En: Oakleaf goosefoot, Oak-leaved Goosefoot
Ca: Blet farinell
Cs: Merlík sivý
Nl: Zeegroene ganzenvoet, Zeegroene Ganzevoet
Fi: Sinisavikka
Fr: Chénopode glauque
De: Graugrüner Gänsefuß
It: Farinello glauco
Es: Cenizo glauco
Cy: Derwen Caersalem, Troed yr Ŵydd Dderw-Ddeiliog, Troed-yr-Ŵydd Dail Derw

Synonyms

• Chenopodium littorale (Moq.)
• Botrys glaucus ((L.) Nieuwl.)
• Chenopodium glaucum f. minus ((Moq.) Aellen)
• Chenopodium glaucum subsp. euglaucum (Aellen)
• Chenopodium glaucum var. prostratum (Beck)
• Chenopodium ambiguum var. majus (Moq.)
• Chenopodium wolffii (Simonk.)
• Agathophytum glaucum ((L.) Fuss)
• Chenopodium ambiguum var. minus (Moq.)
• Chenopodium glaucum subsp. prostratum ((Beck) P.D.Sell)
• Orthosporum glaucum ((L.) Peterm.)
• Atriplex glauca ((L.) Crantz)
• Orthospermum glaucum ((L.) Opiz)
• Chenopodium glaucum subsp. orientale (Vorosch.)
• Blitum glaucum ((L.) W.D.J.Koch)
• Chenopodium glaucum var. littorale (Rodway)
• Chenopodium nudiflorum (F.Muell. ex Murr)
• Chenopodium glaucum (L.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Altay (native)
• Amur (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Buryatiya (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• China North-Central (native)
• China South-Central (native)
• China Southeast (native)
• Chita (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Gulf States (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Inner Mongolia (native)
• Iran (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kamchatka (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Khabarovsk (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• Krym (native)
• Kuwait (native)
• Magadan (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• Nepal (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• New South Wales (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Primorye (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sakhalin (native)
• South Australia (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Tasmania (native)
• Tibet (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Tuva (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• Victoria (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Western Australia (native)
• Yakutskiya (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Algeria (introduced)
• Argentina Northeast (introduced)
• Argentina Northwest (introduced)
• Argentina South (introduced)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• California (introduced)
• Canary Is. (introduced)
• Cape Provinces (introduced)
• Chile South (introduced)
• Colorado (introduced)
• Connecticut (introduced)
• Delaware (introduced)
• Desventurados Is. (introduced)
• Egypt (introduced)
• Finland (introduced)
• Florida (introduced)
• Free State (introduced)
• Great Britain (introduced)
• Illinois (introduced)
• Indiana (introduced)
• Japan (introduced)
• Kentucky (introduced)
• Korea (introduced)
• Labrador (introduced)
• Maine (introduced)
• Maryland (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• Mexico Northwest (introduced)
• Michigan (introduced)
• Minnesota (introduced)
• Missouri (introduced)
• New Brunswick (introduced)
• New Hampshire (introduced)
• New Jersey (introduced)
• New Mexico (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Newfoundland (introduced)
• Northern Provinces (introduced)
• Norway (introduced)
• Nova Scotia (introduced)
• Ogasawara-shoto (introduced)
• Ohio (introduced)
• Ontario (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• Prince Edward I. (introduced)
• Québec (introduced)
• Rhode I. (introduced)
• Saudi Arabia (introduced)
• Taiwan (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)
• Washington (introduced)
• West Virginia (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

Taken Jul 20, 2019 by annette annette (cc-by-sa)

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Bark

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Fruit

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Flower

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Taken Oct 26, 2022 by izu jose (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 12, 2020 by Jeffrey McKenna (cc-by-sa)

Habit

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Sources

• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121014-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Chenopodium glaucum L.)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3083930)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 7

Soil nutriments: 8

Soil salinity: 1