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Übelriechender Gänsefuss

Chenopodium vulvaria

Critically Endangered
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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 8 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Names in Other Languages

French chénopode fétide
German Übelriechender Gänsefuss

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Übelriechender Gänsefuss?
The scientific name of Übelriechender Gänsefuss is Chenopodium vulvaria. It belongs to the genus Chenopodium.
What is the conservation status of Übelriechender Gänsefuss?
Übelriechender Gänsefuss (Chenopodium vulvaria) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Übelriechender Gänsefuss live?
Übelriechender Gänsefuss is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Chad), Asia (Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan), Europe (20 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia.
What family does Übelriechender Gänsefuss belong to?
Übelriechender Gänsefuss (Chenopodium vulvaria) belongs to the genus Chenopodium, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.
Is Übelriechender Gänsefuss endangered?
Yes, Übelriechender Gänsefuss (Chenopodium vulvaria) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Übelriechender Gänsefuss belong to?
Übelriechender Gänsefuss (Chenopodium vulvaria) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Übelriechender Gänsefuss?
The closest relatives of Übelriechender Gänsefuss in the genus Chenopodium include Amerikanischer Gänsefuß, Bocks-Gänsefuß, Feigenblättriger Gänsefuss, Grüner Gänsefuß, Probst-Gänsefuß.

Native Range — 27 Countries

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