Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
706597

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 7 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705930

Common Names

  • Gomphrena debilis
  • Debilis Gomphrena
  • Gomphrena Debilis

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Description

Gomphrena debilis (also called Globe Amaranth, Bachelor's Button, and Velvetleaf among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to South America. It grows to a height of about 1 foot and has small, pink, purple or white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphrena debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomphrena debilis 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 debilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but will not tolerate wet soil. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Gomphrena debilis

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

Gomphrena debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphrena debilis?

Gomphrena debilis

What is the common name of Gomphrena debilis?

Weak Globe Amaranth

What is the family of Gomphrena debilis?

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,