Gomphrena
Gomphrena, commonly known as Globe Amaranth, is a vibrant medicinal herb prized for its resilient blooms and therapeutic properties. Renowned in traditional medicine, it possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial qualities. Often used to support respiratory health and digestive wellness, this versatile plant bridges the gap between beauty and healing.
- Scientific name: Gomphrena
- Family: Amaranthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Caryophyllales, it is specifically situated in the family Amaranthaceae. Finally, it is identified under 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, known scientifically as Gomphrena, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Chinese, it is referred to as 千日红属 (zh-hans), 千日紅屬 (zh-hant), and 千日紅屬 (zh-hk), while in Azerbaijani, it is called Qomfrena, and in Thai, it is known as สกุลบานไม่รู้โรย.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 千日红属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 千日紅屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 千日紅屬 | Wikidata |
| az | Qomfrena | Wikidata |
| th | สกุลบานไม่รู้โรย | Wikidata |
| ru | гомфрена | Wikidata |
| cs | pestrovka | Wikidata |
| fi | pallohännät | Wikidata |
| pl | Wiecznik | Wikidata |
| sk | gomfréna | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions. In Middle Europe, it can be found growing within the borders of Germany. Its presence extends into Southeastern Europe, specifically documented in both Bulgaria and Romania. Furthermore, the species reaches the Macaronesian islands, including the Azores. Finally, its range continues across the Atlantic to the archipelago of Cape Verde.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Romania | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Azores | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Cape Verde | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
Activities
Gomphrena has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Nephrotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nephrotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |