Gomphrena celosioides
Gomphrena weed
Gomphrena celosioides, commonly known as Globe Amaranth, is a resilient medicinal plant valued for its vibrant blooms and therapeutic properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, it is traditionally utilized in herbal medicine to treat various ailments, offering potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing benefits within diverse ethnobotanical practices worldwide.
- Scientific name: Gomphrena celosioides
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 further categorized under the order Caryophyllales and the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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, known scientifically as Gomphrena celosioides, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 假千日紅 (zh) and 假千日紅 (zh-tw), while it is also known as 银花苋 (zh-cn). In Thailand, the plant is called บานไม่รู้โรยป่า (th), and in Bengali, it is commonly known as সাদা মোরগফুল (bn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 假千日紅 | Wikidata |
| th | บานไม่รู้โรยป่า | Wikidata |
| bn | সাদা মোরগফুল | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 假千日紅 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 银花苋 | Wikidata |
| en | Gomphrena Weed | Wikidata |
| en | Xeraea celosiodes | Wikidata |
| en | Gomphrena alba Peter | Wikidata |
| en | Gomphrena celosioides f. aureiflora | Wikidata |
| en | Gomphrena hygrophila var. subecristata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. In the Atlantic, it can be found growing within the Macaronesian archipelago, specifically on the island of Madeira. Its presence extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits various territories. Specifically, the species is documented in the countries of Benin, Burkina, and Ghana. Furthermore, its range reaches as far as Guinea, marking a broad footprint across the West African landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Niger | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Globe Amaranth, utilizes its leaves as a key component of its structure and biological function. The leaves are typically arranged oppositely along the stem, characterized by an elliptical or lanceolate shape and a somewhat textured surface. In medicinal applications, these green, leafy structures are often studied or used for their specific phytochemical properties, contributing to the overall therapeutic profile of the species.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Gomphrena celosioides has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aurantiamide, aurantiamide acetate.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aurantiamide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aurantiamide acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gomphrena celosioides has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Antioxidant, Diuretic, Natriuretic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Diuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Natriuretic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gomphrena celosioides has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, kidney stones, liver dysfunction, urinary tract stones.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kidney stones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| liver dysfunction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| urinary tract stones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |