Categories: Amaranthaceae

Striped goosefoot (Chenopodium strictum, Roth. (1821). In: Nov. Sp. Pl. 180.)

Family: Amaranthaceae

Author: Roth

Bibliography: Roth. (1821). In: Nov. Sp. Pl. 180.

Year: Unknown

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Chenopodium

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: Unknown

Description

Striped goosefoot, scientifically known as Chenopodium strictum, is a member of the Amaranthaceae family. This plant was first detailed by Roth in the early 19th century, specifically cited in his work “Novarum Spesies Plantarum” published in 1821. Although detailed observations about the plant are lacking, its taxonomic classification within the diverse and adaptive Amaranthaceae family suggests several characteristic features.

Belonging to a family known for robust and often weedy species, striped goosefoot likely thrives in a variety of environments, potentially displaying the typical hardy, resilient nature of many Amaranthaceae species. Plants in this family are generally found in disturbed soil, waste places, and various temperate regions around the world, indicative of their adaptive capabilities.

The genus Chenopodium, more commonly known as goosefoots, encompasses a variety of species that are known for their distinctive leaves and often for their nutritional and medicinal uses in traditional practices. The term “striped” in striped goosefoot likely refers to distinctive markings or variegations on its leaves, a trait that aids in its identification among similar species.

While specific observations of Chenopodium strictum are not documented, understanding its place within the larger family, as well as its genus characteristics, provides essential context. Investigations into similar species could shed light on potential uses and habits of striped goosefoot, warranting further studies to fill the gaps in our current knowledge.

Therefore, Chenopodium strictum remains an intriguing subject for botanists and plant enthusiasts, embodying the enduring mystery and ecological importance emblematic of many lesser-studied species within the plant kingdom.

Common Names

Fra: chénopode dressé, chénopode raide, chénopode strié
Deu: gestreifter gaensefuss, gestreifter gänsefuß, gestreifter steif-gänsefuß, steif-gänsefuß
Dan: indisk gåsefod
Pol: komosa wzniesiona
Eng: lateflowering goosefoot, striped goosefoot, late-flowering goosefoot, strict goosefoot, upright lamb’s-quarters, white goosefoot, white pigweed, white-leaved goosefoot
Lit: sta
Hun: csíkos libatop
Ces: merlík tuhý
Nob: indiamelde
Nno: indiamelde
Swe: olivmålla/präriemålla
Cym: troed-yr-ŵydd stribedog
En: Striped goosefoot, Lateflowering goosefoot, Lambsquarters, Late-flowering goosefoot, Strict goosefoot, Upright lamb’s-quarters, White goosefoot, White pigweed, White-leaved goosefoot
Zh: Yuan tou li, 圆头藜
Cs: Merlík tuhý
Da: Gulgrøn Ølands-Gåsefod, Indisk gåsefod
Et: Püstine hanemalts
Fi: Intiansavikka, Tankisavikka
Fr: Chénopode dressé, Chénopode raide, Chénopode strié
De: Gestreifter Gänsefuß, Streifen-Gänsefuß, Gestreifter Gaensefuss, Gestreifter Steif-Gänsefuß, Steif-Gänsefuß
Hu: Csíkos libatop
It: Farinello eretto
Lt: Sta
No: Indiamelde
Nb: Indiamelde
Nn: Indiamelde
Pl: Komosa wzniesiona
Sv: Olivmålla, Olivmålla/präriemålla
Cy: Troed-yr-ŵydd stribedog

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Additional Images

Flower

Taken Nov 8, 2022 by Valentina Marinai (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 20, 2021 by Georg Jurceka (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 29, 2022 by Serena Marangon (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 7, 2020 by francesca Lorizzo (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 4, 2022 by Andrzej Konstantynowicz (cc-by-sa)