Chenopodium graveolens common name fetid goosefoot, is a plant found in the american southwest. Lambs quarters chenopodium album facts health benefits. The leaves of chenopodium album known as bathua sag in hindi, pigweed in english and are distributed throughout world. Phylogenetic relationships among these species were inferred from plastid and nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer nrits dna sequences. This paper reports a facile and rapid biosynthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles from chenopodium album, an obnoxious weed. The evolution of genome size and ribosomal dna rdna locus organization was analysed in 23 diploid species of chenopodium s.
Chenopodium quinoa willdenow quinoa is cultivated occasionally as a grain crop. The zuni people steep the plant in water and inhale the vapor to treat headaches. Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. Chenopodium ambrosioides is a annualperennial growing to 1 m 3ft 3in by 0. The ability of chenopodium species to survive in saline littoral and saltpan environments, highultraviolet montane plains and valleys andes, himalayas, and barren deserts atacama, australia suggests that this genus possesses unusually. In communications in agricultural and applied biological sciences, ed. It can irritate the skin, mouth, throat, and lining of the stomach and intestines. Notes on taxonomy and nomenclature top of page chenopodium murale is the universally accepted name for this widespread weed species which is found in more than 43 countries. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in chenopodium album. Your use of this pdf, the bioone complete website, and all posted and associated content indicates.
Chenopodium bonushenricus now blitum bonushenricus, perennial goosefoot, chenopodium quinoa, chenopodium berlandieri lambs quarters. The domesticated species are becoming increasingly. Chenopodium neomexicanum in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Please note that this is a trial program and may end. Chenopodiaceae, commonly known as mexican tea, is a polymorphic annual, and perennial herb growing to a height of over 1 m and covered with aromatic glandular hair. Chenopodium ambrosioides and kielmeyera neglecta are plants traditionally used in brazil to treat various infectious diseases. Description of chenopodium album lambsquarters bathua. Chenopodium definition of chenopodium by the free dictionary.
Common names include lambs quarters, melde, goosefoot, manure weed, and fathen, though the latter two are also applied to other species of the genus chenopodium, for which reason it is often distinguished as white goosefoot. Chenopodium synonyms, chenopodium pronunciation, chenopodium translation, english dictionary definition of chenopodium. List of various diseases cured by chenopodium album. The leaves and young shoots of lambsquarter and other species are used in salads and soups. Chenopodium graveolens common name fetid goosefoot, is a plant found in the american southwest uses.
The seed is sprouted or ground into flour for breads, pancakes, muffins, and biscuits in russia and china. Sep 17, 2019 chenopodium oil contains the chemical ascaridole, which is very toxic. The extract is derived from the flowering plant chenopodium ambrosioides near ambrosioides, commonly known as american wormseed. Pdf insecticide effects of ruta graveolens, copaifera langsdorffii. The aim of this study was to evaluate the insecticide effect of watery leaf extracts of ruta graveolens rutaceae, alcoholic leaf extracts of copaifera langsdorffii caesalpinaceae and chenopodium ambrosioides chenopodiaceae in the concentration of 5% under field conditions. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. Biological activities of extracts from chenopodium.
The species name chenopodium graveolens may refer to. Synonymic checklists of the vascular plants of the world 2019. It has some medicinal properties like anthelmintic, antiphlogistic, antirheumatic, contraceptive, laxative, odontalgic etc. It generally has larger leaves and inflorescences and lightcolored seeds. The use of medicinal plants among pregnant women and lactating is a common practice in diverse countries. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Although toxic, saponins are poorly absorbed by the body and most pass straight through without any problem. Extract of chenopodium ambrosioides near ambrosioides ecana is classified as a technical grade of the active ingredient tgai. This database aims to facilitate the storage and analysis of the growing genomic resources for chenopodium. Chenopodiumdb king abdullah university of science and. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. The study of the biological activities of these plants is of great importance for the detection of biologically active compounds.
Cotyledons petiole, lanceolatelinear, mealy, bluishgrey with a reddish tinge beneath, 612 mm long and 1. How chenopodium album is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. This herb is used in folk medicine in the form of teas, poultices, and infusions for inflammatory. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. It will key to chenopodium berlandieri and is related to it. Chenopodium foggii, chenopodium fremontii, chenopodium pratericola desert goosefoot, chenopodium standleyanum selected. An erect, branched occasionally unbranched annual herb, green, more or less coated with white mealy pubescence. Chenopodium album an overview sciencedirect topics. We tested the effect of essential oils eos and aqueous extracts aes of chenopodiaceae plants dysphania ambrosioides chenopodium ambrosioides, chenopodium album, c. Names of chenopodium album in various languages of the world are also given. The aqueous leaf extract of the herb was used as mild reducing agent for silver and gold nanoparticles snps and gnps synthesis from their salt solutions in singlepot process.
Mar 06, 2020 medicinal uses of chenopodium album lambsquarters bathua. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. The generic name, chenopodium, is derived from the greek words khen goose and. Click download or read online button to get the encyclopedia of medicinal plants book now. Plants of the genus chenopodium are commonly referred to as goosefoots. Extract of chenopodium ambrosioides near ambrosioides. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Approximately 30 species, many of them weeds, are found in the ussr. About 21 species occur in india 03, particularly in western rajasthan, kulu valley and shimla 04. Chenopodium is a genus of numerous species of perennial or annual herbaceous flowering plants known as the goosefoots, which occur almost anywhere in the world.
Chenopodium album white goosefoot or lambs quarters type species. Fact sheet for extract of chenopodium ambrosioides near. It is an amber liquid that is semivolatile, and has a fruity, woodsy, aromatic smell. However, even considering this, they are very nutritious vegetables in reasonable quantities. Several species are of agronomic importance, including quinoa c.
Chenopodium graveolens northern arizona university. The impact of weeds on agriculture on livestock on human health 3. Chenopodium ambrosioides mexican tea pfaf plant database. Chenopodium graveolens foetid goosefoot pfaf plant database. Chenopodium inhabits niches that include some of the harshest environments on earth for plant survival. Flavonoids and terpenoids of chenopodium graveolens. It is widely distributed in west africa especially in nigeria, senegal, ghana, and cameroon 34. This species is primarily known as a common and widespread weed of agricultural areas and habitation in temperate and subtropical regions, but it also invades natural vegetation particularly in temperate. Pdf the aim of this study was to evaluate the insecticide effect of watery leaf. Plants profile for dysphania graveolens fetid goosefoot. Chenopodium graveolens is a strongly scented annual plant growing 20 90cm tall. Extract of chenopodium ambrosioides near ambrosioides is a blended extract derived from the flowering plant of that name. Lambs quarters chenopodium album facts lambs quarter is an upright, branched, summer annual plant which is found growing almost anywhere especially roadsides, stream banks, gardens, lawns, and waste places.
Journal of the botanical research institute of texas 21. It is placed in the family amaranthaceae in the apg ii system. Resistance of chenopodium album to photosystem iiinhibitors. The encyclopedia of medicinal plants download ebook pdf. However, many of the species in this genus contain saponins, though usually in quantities too small to do any harm. Fat hen chenopodium album is regarded as an environmental weed in new south wales, victoria, western australia and the northern territory. The zuni people steep the plant in water and inhale the vapor to treat headaches references. Chenopodium rubrum red goosefoot chenopodium salinum rocky mountain goosefoot chenopodium schraderianum. Amaranthaceae and phytolaccaceae of north america update, database version 2011. This plant is a polymorphous, mealy white, erect herb, up to 3. Effects of five species of chenopodiaceae on the development and.
Access is allocated within two business days of purchase and lasts one year. There are over 200 species of chenopodium, distributed primarily in the temperate zone. It is in flower from july to october, and the seeds ripen from august to october. It is a common weed in about 40 crops in 47 countries, being most frequent in sugarbeet, potatoes, maize and cereals. This page was last edited on 19 december 2019, at 09. A novel phylogenybased generic classification for chenopodium. Chenopodium album herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Enjoy unrestricted access to all content and features, including. Biosynthesis of silver and gold nanoparticles using. Pdf chemical composition of dysphania graveolens and. Chenopodium ambrosioides promotes activation of osteogenesis implying a larger number of osteoblasts, and.
Adedapo a, jimoh f, afolayan a 2011 comparison of the nutritive value and biological activities of the acetone, methanol and water extracts of the leaves of biden spilosa and chenopodium album. This file was replaced on the 15 february 2017 to correct the numbering of the reference list. This page was last edited on 12 december 2019, at 10. Feb 08, 2017 download plants of the genus chenopodium are commonly referred to as goosefoots. The generic name, chenopodium, is derived from the greek words khen goose and pous foot and describes the shape of the leaves. Chenopodium foliosum leafy goosefoot pfaf plant database. It can also cause vomiting, headache, dizziness, kidney and liver damage, temporary deafness, convulsions, paralysis, and death. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Concomitant administration of ruta graveolens efficiently alleviated the altered biochemical parameters. Ruta graveolens mitigates ammonium chlorideinduced.
Top of page chenopodium murale is the universally accepted name for this widespread weed species which is found in more than 43 countries. It is a nutrients dense vegetable which is used medicinally. Three flavonoids, four terpenoids and three steroids were isolated from chenopodium graveolens. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs and is pollinated by wind. Chenopodium album is a fastgrowing weedy annual plant in the genus chenopodium. Dysphania ambrosioides an overview sciencedirect topics. Pages in category chenopodium the following 37 pages are in this category, out of 37 total. Sep 26, 2010 the ability of chenopodium species to survive in saline littoral and saltpan environments, highultraviolet montane plains and valleys andes, himalayas, and barren deserts atacama, australia suggests that this genus possesses unusually potent and diverse plant stressresponse mechanisms. Though cultivated in some regions, the plant is elsewhere considered a weed. Further transfers of glandularpubescent species from chenopodium subg. This file contains additional information such as exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it.
Comparative deafness to sound of voice, but great sensitiveness to sound, as of passing vehicles and also a shrinking from low tones. Morwell national park, phillip island nature park, lysterfield. Fat hen chenopodium album grows in bushland, riparian vegetation, cleared areas and along roadsides in victoria, and has been recorded from several conservation areas in this state e. The plants also contain some oxalic acid, which in large quantities can lock up some of the nutrients in the food. Phytochemical and biological activities of chenopodium album. Stevenson, matilda coxe 1915 ethnobotany of the zuni indians. Ethnobotanical research in homegardens of small farmers in. These interviews col lected information on the uses of the different plants and. Download fulltext pdf chemical composition of dysphania graveolens and dysphania ambrosioides essential oils article pdf available in planta medica 7805 april 2012 with 121 reads. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license.
Lambsquarter chenopodium album, a weed used as cattle feed, is widely distributed. Chenopodium oil can explode if heated or mixed with acids. Chenopodium article about chenopodium by the free dictionary. The leaves and seeds of all members of this genus are more or less edible.