Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
glabratoides
ID:
706689

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Suess.) J.C.Siqueira

Source:
cmp

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Pesquisas, Bot. 43: 184 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706022

Common Names

  • Glabratoides Gomphrena
  • Glabratoides Globe-amaranth
  • Glabratoides Bachelor's-button

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Synonyms

  • Pfaffia glabratoides Suess. [unknown]

Description

Gomphrena glabratoides (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 glabratoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Gomphrena glabratoides is a pink or white star-shaped flower. Seed is a small, black, round seed. Seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphrena glabratoides is a tender perennial that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Gomphrena glabratoides

Gomphrena glabratoides can be found in South America.

Gomphrena glabratoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphrena glabratoides?

Gomphrena glabratoides

What are the common names of Gomphrena glabratoides?

Smooth Gomphrena

What is the natural habitat of Gomphrena glabratoides?

Gomphrena glabratoides is native to the tropical regions of 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-2829207: Based on the initial data import
Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
Josafá Carlos de Siqueira (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Siqueira' in the authors string.