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Record information and status
Record ID
103094
Status
Published
Date of creation
2012-02-20 08:33 UTC (german_bch@bvl.bund.de)
Date of last update
2012-06-15 15:48 UTC (dina.abdelhakim@cbd.int)

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Organism information
Scientific name
Spinacia oleraceae
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomPlantae
OrderCaryophyllalles
FamilyAmaranthaceae
GenusSpinacia
Speciesoleraceae
Scientific name synonyms(s)
Spinacia glabra, Spinacia inermis Moench, Spinacia spinosa Moench, Chenopodium oleraceum (L.) E.H.L.Krause, Obione stocksii Wight
Common name(s)
Spinach
Common spinach
Additional Classification
Type of organism
Organism domestication
  • Domesticated
Characteristics related to biosafety
Centre(s) of origin
Spinacia oleracea most likely developed in central and southwestern Asia. It probably evolved from the wild specie S. tetranda Steven ex M.Bieb..  
Habitat range
Spinacia oleraceae inhabits regions of temperate and subtropical climate and might be found as high as 1500 m NN.
Geographical distribution
Approximately in the 10th century Spinacia oleraceae was spread to the mediteranian region by arab traders. Today, S. oleraceae is cultivated all over Europe, Asia and North America.
Common use(s)
  • Food

Records referencing this document (4)
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Country's Decision or any other Communication1 record
Gene and DNA Sequence1 record
Modified Organism1 record
Risk Assessment1 record

   
   
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