Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
706759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) J.Palmer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 11: 103 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706092



Common Names

  • Gomphrena leptophylla
  • Globe Amaranth
  • Bachelor's Button


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Description

Gomphrena leptophylla (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 leptophylla 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gomphrena leptophylla has small, round, bright orange flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gomphrena leptophylla is a tender perennial that can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Gomphrena leptophylla

Gomphrena leptophylla can be found in the wild in Central and South America, as well as in some parts of the United States.

Gomphrena leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gomphrena leptophylla?

Gomphrena leptophylla

What are the common names of Gomphrena leptophylla?

Gomphrena, Globe Amaranth, Bachelor's Button

What is the origin of Gomphrena leptophylla?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2829273: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joanne Palmer (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Palmer' in the authors string.