Gomphrena atrorubra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrorubra
ID:
706534
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Palmer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 11: 96 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705867
Common Names
- Gomphrena atrorubra
- Atrorubra Gomphrena
- Gomphrena Atrorubra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gomphrena atrorubra (also called Gomphrena, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to China and Japan. It has long, slender leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphrena atrorubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a groundcover or in a rock garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gomphrena atrorubra has red flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gomphrena atrorubra is an annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Gomphrena atrorubra
Gomphrena atrorubra can be found in South America.
Gomphrena atrorubra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphrena atrorubra?
Gomphrena atrorubra
What type of plant is Gomphrena atrorubra?
A perennial herb
Where is Gomphrena atrorubra native to?
South America
Species in the Gomphrena genus
Gomphrena stellata, Gomphrena affinis, Gomphrena agrestis, Gomphrena albiflora, Gomphrena anti-lethargica, Gomphrena arborescens, Gomphrena arida, Gomphrena atrorubra, Gomphrena basilanata, Gomphrena bicolor, Gomphrena boliviana, Gomphrena brachystylis, Gomphrena breviflora, Gomphrena caespitosa, Gomphrena caleyi, Gomphrena canescens, Gomphrena cardenasii, Gomphrena celosioides, Gomphrena centrota, Gomphrena chrestoides, Gomphrena cinnabarina, Gomphrena cladotrichoides, Gomphrena claussenii, Gomphrena colosacana, Gomphrena conferta, Gomphrena conica, Gomphrena connata, Gomphrena cucullata, Gomphrena debilis, Gomphrena decipiens, Gomphrena demissa, Gomphrena desertorum, Gomphrena diffusa, Gomphrena discolor, Gomphrena duriuscula, Gomphrena eichleri, Gomphrena elegans, Gomphrena equisetiformis, Gomphrena eriophylla, Gomphrena ferruginea, Gomphrena filaginoides, Gomphrena flaccida, Gomphrena floribunda, Gomphrena fuscipellita, Gomphrena gardneri, Gomphrena glabratoides, Gomphrena globosa, Gomphrena graminea, Gomphrena guaranitica, Gomphrena haageana,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2829043: Based on the initial data import
Joanne Palmer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Palmer' in the authors string.