Chenopodium pallidicaule
Canihua
Also known as: Chenopodium canihua O.F.Cook +3 more
- Chenopodium canihua O.F.Cook
- Chenopodium pallidicaule f. melanospermum Hunz.
- Chenopodium pallidicaule f. purpureum Aellen
- Chenopodium pallidicaule f. typicum Hunz.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Chenopodium pallidicaule (commonly known as Canihua) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Peru