Genus Gomphrena
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Classified within the Amaranthaceae family, the genus Gomphrena is a large group comprising 172 taxa. It is widespread across South America, and is also natively found in North America, Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Australasia. Across its taxa, it is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical and subtropical regions. It features a mix of shrubs and annuals.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 172 taxa (140 base species, 32 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (119), Australasia (46), North America (17)
- Primary Climates: Seasonally Dry Tropical (120), Subtropical (26), Desert Or Dry Shrubland (23)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (64), Annuals & Biennials (57), Herbaceous Perennials (20)
172 taxa found