Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
meyeniana
ID:
706785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Nov. Actorum Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 19(Suppl. 1): 404 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706118

Common Names

  • Gomphrena meyeniana
  • Gomphrena Globosa
  • Bachelor's Button

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Description

Gomphrena meyeniana (also called Globe Amaranth, Bachelor's Button, and many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height and is covered in small, white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphrena meyeniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and as a dried flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, asthma, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gomphrena meyeniana var. acaulis (J.Rémy) Suess.
Gomphrena meyeniana var. conwayi Suess.
Gomphrena meyeniana var. tucumanensis Pedersen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomphrena meyeniana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphrena meyeniana 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 meyeniana

Gomphrena meyeniana can be found in Peru

Gomphrena meyeniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphrena meyeniana?

Gomphrena meyeniana

What are the common names of Gomphrena meyeniana?

Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth, Bachelor's Button

What is the origin of Gomphrena meyeniana?

Central and 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,

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