Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 17 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705978
Common Names
- Elegans Gomphrena
- Elegans Globe-amaranth
- Elegans Bachelor's-button
Synonyms
- Telanthera tuerckheimii Vatke ex Uline & W.L.Bray [unknown]
- Xeraea elegans Kuntze [unknown]
- Gomphrena elegans brunnea Suess. [unknown]
- Gomphrena elegans claussenioides Suess. [unknown]
- Gomphrena elegans ferruginea Stuchlík [unknown]
- Gomphrena elegans nigrovirida Stuchlík [unknown]
- Gomphrena elegans paraguayensis (Chodat) E.Holzh. [unknown]
- Gomphrena tuerckheimii Uline & W.L.Bray [unknown]
- Gomphrena viridifolia Suess. [unknown]
- Gomphrena elegans elegans [unknown]
Description
Gomphrena elegans (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 elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Gomphrena elegans is a pink or white star-shaped flower. Seed is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gomphrena elegans can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Regular watering is necessary to keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Gomphrena elegans
Gomphrena elegans is native to South America and can be found in countries such as Bolivia, Paraguay, and Brazil.
Gomphrena elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphrena elegans?
Gomphrena elegans
What is the common name of Gomphrena elegans?
Elegant Globe Amaranth
What is the family of Gomphrena elegans?
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,