Dysphania chilensis
Chilean Wormseed
Also known as: Ambrina andicola Phil. +17 more
- Ambrina andicola Phil.
- Ambrina chilensis (Schrad.) Spach
- Ambrina denudata Phil.
- Chenopodium ambrosioides (Phil.) Mosyakin & Clemants
- Chenopodium ambrosioides f. angustatum (Moq.) Aellen
- Chenopodium ambrosioides f. denudatum Aellen
- Chenopodium ambrosioides subsp. chilense (Schrad.) Aellen
- Chenopodium ambrosioides var. andicola (Phil.) Aellen
- Chenopodium ambrosioides var. chilense (Schrad.) Griseb.
- Chenopodium ambrosioides var. chilense (Schrad.) Speg.
- Chenopodium ambrosioides var. chilensis (Schrad.) Speg.
- Chenopodium ambrosioides var. denudatum (Phil.) Aellen
- Chenopodium ambrosioides var. euchilense Aellen
- Chenopodium andicola (Phil.) Reiche
- Chenopodium anthelminticum subsp. chilense (Schrad.) Griseb.
- Chenopodium anthelminticum var. chilense (Schrad.) Griseb.
- Chenopodium chilense var. angustifolium Moq.
- Chenopodium chilense var. denudata (Phil.) Reiche
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to South America, Dysphania chilensis (commonly known as Chilean wormseed) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Amaranthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Chile Central, Chile North, Chile South, Peru
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Eritrea, Oregon