Gomphrena globosa

Taxobox
name = "Globe Amaranth"

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image_width = 250px
image_caption = "Purple Globe Amaranth"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Caryophyllales
familia = Amaranthaceae
genus = "Gomphrena"
species = "G. globosa"
binomial = "Gomphrena globosa"
binomial_authority = L.

"Gomphrena globosa" is commonly known as globe amaranth. It is an annual plant that grows up to 24 inches in height. The true species has magenta bracts, and cultivars have colors such as purple, red, white, pink, and lilac.

Its native range is in Brazil, Panama and Guatemala.

In Hawaii, it is commonly used in long-lasting leis since it retains its shape and color after drying.

This flower is used to make a garland for Brother's Day in Nepal. The garland is put around the brother's neck by their sister for Protection.

Names in other languages

*Hawaiian Pidgin - "bozu"
*Hawaiian - "lehua pepa", "lehua moa loa" [ [http://www.hear.org/starr/hiplants/images/thumbnails/html/gomphrena_globosa.htm Globe amaranth, bozu, lehua moa loa, lehua pepa (Amaranthaceae)] ]
*Hindi - "Vadamalli"
*Javanese - "Bunga Kancing"
*Nepali - "Supadi Phool"

ee also

* List of plants of Cerrado vegetation of Brazil

References

* [http://www.mobot.org/gardeninghelp/plantfinder/Plant.asp?code=A115 General Information]