Gomphrena globosa L.

Description:

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.Gomphrena globosa L. Amaranthaceae. CN: [Malay and regional vernacular names - Ratna, Bunga butang, Bunga kenop, Bunga wudel, Kembang wudel], Bachelor's-button, Common globe-amaranth, Globe-amaranth. Exact native range obscure, probable origin neotropics but naturalized pantropically and sub-temperate regions. In peninsular Malaysia naturalized in waste places. Ornamental and flower heads used in everlastings. Synonym(s):Amaranthoides globosus MazaAmaranthoides globosus var. albiflorus MazaGomphrena eriopoda Gillies ex Moq. Gomphrena globosa var. albiflora Moq. Gomphrena globosa var. aureiflora Stuchlik Gomphrena globosa var. carnea Moq. Gomphrena rubra Moq. Gomphrena tumida Seidl ex OpizXeraea globosa KuntzeRef. and suggested reading:www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?17860www.theplantlist.org/tpl/record/kew-2829209