Gomphrena arborescens
Xeraea arborescens
Gomphrena arborescens, commonly known as the woody globe amaranth, is a resilient medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Renowned for its vibrant bracts, this plant is deeply embedded in traditional medicine. It possesses significant therapeutic properties, often utilized to treat inflammatory conditions, promote healing, and support overall wellness.
- Scientific name: Gomphrena arborescens
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Gomphrena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Caryophyllales | WCVP |
| Family | Amaranthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gomphrena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different names depending on the botanical classification used, including the English designations Xeraea arborescens, Bragantiia vandelli, Gomphrena officinalis, Gomphrena fruticosa, and Gomphrena arborescens f. pulcherrimas.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | Xeraea arborescens | Wikidata |
| en | Bragantia vandelli | Wikidata |
| en | Gomphrena officinalis | Wikidata |
| en | Gomphrena fruticosa | Wikidata |
| en | Gomphrena arborescens f. pulcherrima | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical presence across several distinct regions of South America. Within Brazil, its distribution spans the West-Central, Northeast, and Southeast territories. Moving beyond Brazilian borders, it is also found in the southern reaches of the continent. Specifically, its range extends into the country of Paraguay. Consequently, the species occupies a diverse range of habitats across these interconnected southern regions.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Northeast | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil Southeast | WCVP |
| Southern South America | Paraguay | WCVP |
Activities
Gomphrena arborescens has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimalarial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gomphrena arborescens has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include malaria.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |