Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
conferta
ID:
706584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 5: 257 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705917

Common Names

  • Gomphrena conferta
  • Conferta Gomphrena
  • Gomphrena Conferta

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Description

Gomphrena conferta (also called Globe Amaranth, Bachelor's Button, and Velvetleaf, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows to a height of 0.6-1.2 m. It has small, pink to purple flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphrena conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomphrena conferta has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are linear.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphrena conferta 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 conferta

Gomphrena conferta is native to South America and can be found in countries such as Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil.

Gomphrena conferta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphrena conferta?

Gomphrena conferta

What is the common name of Gomphrena conferta?

Conferted Globe Amaranth

What is the family of Gomphrena conferta?

Amaranthaceae

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,

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