Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
706873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 13: 302 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706206

Common Names

  • Gomphrena pulchella
  • Gomphrena Globosa
  • Bachelor's Button

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Synonyms

  • Gomphrena pulchella ecristata Chodat [unknown]
  • Gomphrena pulchella grandifolia Stuchlík [unknown]
  • Gomphrena pulchella linearifolia Stuchlík [unknown]
  • Gomphrena pulchella major Hassl. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena pulchella pulchella [unknown]
  • Gomphrena pulchella ramosissima Stuchlík [unknown]
  • Gomphrena pulchella simplex Stuchlík [unknown]
  • Xeraea pulchella Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gomphrena pulchella pulchella [unknown]
  • Gomphrena perennis boliviana Stuchlik [unknown]

Description

Gomphrena pulchella (also called Globe Amaranth, Bachelor's Button, and many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a short stem and its leaves are lanceolate with entire margins. It is found in open fields, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphrena pulchella 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, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gomphrena pulchella sub. albisericea (E.Holzh.) Pedersen
Gomphrena pulchella sub. rosea (Griseb.) Pedersen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomphrena pulchella has small, pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphrena pulchella can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Gomphrena pulchella

Gomphrena pulchella can be found in Mexico and Central America

Gomphrena pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphrena pulchella?

Gomphrena pulchella

What are the common names of Gomphrena pulchella?

Globe amaranth, bachelor's button, and pincushion flower

What is the growth habit of Gomphrena pulchella?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 1.2 m tall

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,