Dysphania cristata
Crested Crumbweed, Crested Goosefoot
Also known as: Blitum cristatum F.Muell. +2 more
- Blitum cristatum F.Muell.
- Chenopodium cristatum (F.Muell.) F.Muell.
- Neobotrydium cristatum (F.Muell.) G.L.Chu
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Originating in Australasia, Dysphania cristata (commonly known as Crested Crumbweed or Crested Goosefoot) is an annual belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Germany, Northern Provinces, South Carolina