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Australian Spinach

Chenopodiastrum murale

Critically Endangered

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The Australian Spinach (Chenopodiastrum murale) is a species in the genus Chenopodiastrum. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic a.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Chile). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Chenopodiastrum murale (Australian Spinach)

Names in Other Languages

French chénopode des murs

German Mauer-Gänsefuß

Arabic zarbeeh

Similar Species in Chenopodiastrum

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Big-Seed Goosefoot

Chenopodiastrum simplex

Not Evaluated

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Maple-Leaved Goosefoot

Chenopodiastrum hybridum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Australian Spinach?

The scientific name of Australian Spinach is Chenopodiastrum murale. It belongs to the genus Chenopodiastrum.

What is the conservation status of Australian Spinach?

Australian Spinach (Chenopodiastrum murale) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Australian Spinach live?

Australian Spinach is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (5 countries), North America (Canada, United States), 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 Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, Qatar, South Africa.

What family does Australian Spinach belong to?

Australian Spinach (Chenopodiastrum murale) belongs to the genus Chenopodiastrum, which is part of the taxonomic family Amaranthaceae.

Is Australian Spinach endangered?

Yes, Australian Spinach (Chenopodiastrum murale) 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 Australian Spinach belong to?

Australian Spinach (Chenopodiastrum murale) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Australian Spinach?

The closest relatives of Australian Spinach in the genus Chenopodiastrum include Big-Seed Goosefoot, Maple-Leaved Goosefoot.