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Globe amaranths (Gomphrena)
The globe amaranths are a small group of tropical and warm-temperate flowering plants in the amaranth family. They are so-called because of their pseudo-spherical flower heads. Several species within this genus are popular as ornmamentals – most notably G. globosa, usually just called "Globe Amaranth," out of which several colorful-flowered cultivars have been developed.
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Key Facts About Globe amaranths

Attributes of Globe amaranths

Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Globe amaranths

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Distribution of Globe amaranths

Distribution Map of Globe amaranths

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Exploring the Globe amaranths Plants

8 most common species:
Gomphrena globosa
Common globe amaranth
Common globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is an edible flowering plant native to Central America. Other common names for common globe amaranth are the makhmali and vadamalli. Common globe amaranth is commonly cultivated in landscaping for its bright colors, and is used in leis in Hawaii. Common globe amaranth attracts insects, including butterflies and bees.
Gomphrena serrata
Arrasa con todo
Arrasa con todo (Gomphrena serrata) is a low-growing, mound-forming plant native to Central America and the southern states of the USA. It flowers all year round and grows in open sandy areas, on roadsides, in dry, disturbed sites, in lawns, and in open woods and can be considered a weed.
Gomphrena haageana
Rio grande globe amaranth
Gomphrena haageana is a perennial herb with a tuberous root, erect, about 20 to 70 cm, simple to much-branched; stem and branches subround, striped, moderately or thinly appressed-hairy. It has red strawberry-like flower heads.
Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fayre'
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre'
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre' is a cultivated plant from the amaranth family bred for its showy red blooms. The small, round, red flowers have golden specks, giving them the appearance of ripe strawberries. The blooms also give the plant its name, rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre'. Gardeners use the plant for dried and fresh flowers.
Gomphrena globosa 'Lavender Lady'
Common globe amaranth 'Lavender Lady'
Common globe amaranth 'Lavender Lady' is a striking annual plant with globular lavender flower heads that bloom from summer through fall. The unique blooms make excellent cut flowers and work well in both fresh and dried arrangements. Native to South America, common globe amaranth 'Lavender Lady' is known to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an excellent addition to any pollinator garden. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Gomphrena globosa 'Professor Plum'
Common globe amaranth 'Professor Plum'
Common globe amaranth 'Professor Plum' is a Common globe amaranth cultivar with a mounding growth habit and masses of the striking pom-pom, ball-like magenta flowers that rise above the bright green foliage.
Gomphrena haageana 'Amber Glow'
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Amber Glow'
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Amber Glow', with its vibrant orange-red blossoms, offers a warm, radiant display in gardens. This sun-loving perennial thrives in the heat, flaunting papery-textured globe-shaped flowers atop slender stems. The rich blooms contrast strikingly against its silvery-green foliage. Adaptable to arid environments, rio grande globe amaranth 'Amber Glow' brings lasting color and is excellent for drought-tolerant landscapes.
Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks'
Common globe amaranth 'Fireworks'
True to its name, common globe amaranth 'Fireworks' produces an abundance of hot-pink blooms throughout a long season. This cultivar is prized for both its ornamental qualities and drought and heat resistance, making it a good choice for a variety of locations.

All Species of Globe amaranths

Common globe amaranth
Gomphrena globosa
Common globe amaranth
Common globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is an edible flowering plant native to Central America. Other common names for common globe amaranth are the makhmali and vadamalli. Common globe amaranth is commonly cultivated in landscaping for its bright colors, and is used in leis in Hawaii. Common globe amaranth attracts insects, including butterflies and bees.
Arrasa con todo
Gomphrena serrata
Arrasa con todo
Arrasa con todo (Gomphrena serrata) is a low-growing, mound-forming plant native to Central America and the southern states of the USA. It flowers all year round and grows in open sandy areas, on roadsides, in dry, disturbed sites, in lawns, and in open woods and can be considered a weed.
Rio grande globe amaranth
Gomphrena haageana
Rio grande globe amaranth
Gomphrena haageana is a perennial herb with a tuberous root, erect, about 20 to 70 cm, simple to much-branched; stem and branches subround, striped, moderately or thinly appressed-hairy. It has red strawberry-like flower heads.
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre'
Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fayre'
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre'
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre' is a cultivated plant from the amaranth family bred for its showy red blooms. The small, round, red flowers have golden specks, giving them the appearance of ripe strawberries. The blooms also give the plant its name, rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre'. Gardeners use the plant for dried and fresh flowers.
Common globe amaranth 'Lavender Lady'
Gomphrena globosa 'Lavender Lady'
Common globe amaranth 'Lavender Lady'
Common globe amaranth 'Lavender Lady' is a striking annual plant with globular lavender flower heads that bloom from summer through fall. The unique blooms make excellent cut flowers and work well in both fresh and dried arrangements. Native to South America, common globe amaranth 'Lavender Lady' is known to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an excellent addition to any pollinator garden. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Common globe amaranth 'Professor Plum'
Gomphrena globosa 'Professor Plum'
Common globe amaranth 'Professor Plum'
Common globe amaranth 'Professor Plum' is a Common globe amaranth cultivar with a mounding growth habit and masses of the striking pom-pom, ball-like magenta flowers that rise above the bright green foliage.
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Amber Glow'
Gomphrena haageana 'Amber Glow'
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Amber Glow'
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Amber Glow', with its vibrant orange-red blossoms, offers a warm, radiant display in gardens. This sun-loving perennial thrives in the heat, flaunting papery-textured globe-shaped flowers atop slender stems. The rich blooms contrast strikingly against its silvery-green foliage. Adaptable to arid environments, rio grande globe amaranth 'Amber Glow' brings lasting color and is excellent for drought-tolerant landscapes.
Common globe amaranth 'Fireworks'
Gomphrena globosa 'Fireworks'
Common globe amaranth 'Fireworks'
True to its name, common globe amaranth 'Fireworks' produces an abundance of hot-pink blooms throughout a long season. This cultivar is prized for both its ornamental qualities and drought and heat resistance, making it a good choice for a variety of locations.
Pearly globe amaranth
Gomphrena nitida
Pearly globe amaranth
Pearly globe amaranth is characterized by its glossy, lance-shaped leaves and clustered, globe-like flower heads that radiate a bright, almost metallic luster. Thriving in open, sunny environments, its resilience allows for adaptation to arid conditions, where its water retention capabilities are crucial for survival. This perennial often attracts pollinators with its shimmering inflorescences, playing an essential role in local ecosystems.
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Gomphrena
The globe amaranths are a small group of tropical and warm-temperate flowering plants in the amaranth family. They are so-called because of their pseudo-spherical flower heads. Several species within this genus are popular as ornmamentals – most notably G. globosa, usually just called "Globe Amaranth," out of which several colorful-flowered cultivars have been developed.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
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Herb/Vine
info

Key Facts About Globe amaranths

Attributes of Globe amaranths

Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Globe amaranths

distribution

Distribution of Globe amaranths

Distribution Map of Globe amaranths

distribution map
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
species

Exploring the Globe amaranths Plants

8 most common species:
Gomphrena globosa
Common globe amaranth
Common globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa) is an edible flowering plant native to Central America. Other common names for common globe amaranth are the makhmali and vadamalli. Common globe amaranth is commonly cultivated in landscaping for its bright colors, and is used in leis in Hawaii. Common globe amaranth attracts insects, including butterflies and bees.
Gomphrena serrata
Arrasa con todo
Arrasa con todo (Gomphrena serrata) is a low-growing, mound-forming plant native to Central America and the southern states of the USA. It flowers all year round and grows in open sandy areas, on roadsides, in dry, disturbed sites, in lawns, and in open woods and can be considered a weed.
Gomphrena haageana
Rio grande globe amaranth
Gomphrena haageana is a perennial herb with a tuberous root, erect, about 20 to 70 cm, simple to much-branched; stem and branches subround, striped, moderately or thinly appressed-hairy. It has red strawberry-like flower heads.
Gomphrena haageana 'Strawberry Fayre'
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre'
Rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre' is a cultivated plant from the amaranth family bred for its showy red blooms. The small, round, red flowers have golden specks, giving them the appearance of ripe strawberries. The blooms also give the plant its name, rio grande globe amaranth 'Strawberry Fayre'. Gardeners use the plant for dried and fresh flowers.
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All Species of Globe amaranths

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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
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Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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