Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
serturneroides
ID:
706935

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 42: 57 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706268

Common Names

  • Gomphrena serturneroides
  • Globe Amaranth
  • Bachelor's Button

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Description

Gomphrena serturneroides (also called Globe Amaranth, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has serrated leaves and produces pink, purple, and white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gomphrena serturneroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomphrena serturneroides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, green and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphrena serturneroides 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 serturneroides

Gomphrena serturneroides can be found in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Gomphrena serturneroides FAQ

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How tall does Gomphrena serturneroides grow?

Gomphrena serturneroides typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet

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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