Gomphrena martiana
Globe Amaranth
Also known as: Gomphrena argentina Seub. +7 more
- Gomphrena argentina Seub.
- Gomphrena martiana var. martiana
- Gomphrena martiana var. microcephala Suess.
- Gossypianthus martiana (Gillies ex Moq.) Hook.fil.
- Iresine chenopodioides Chodat
- Philoxerus heliotropifolium Griseb.
- Xeraea argentina (Seub.) Kuntze
- Xeraea martiana (Gillies ex Moq.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Amaranthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Gomphrena martiana (commonly known as Globe amaranth) is an annual within the Amaranthaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Peru
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mozambique, New York