Gomphrena arborescens

Gomphrena arborescens is a member of the Amaranthaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the amaranth family. The species is distributed across various parts of Brazil and extends into Paraguay. It was formally published in 1782 by the botanist L.f. The genus Gomphrena is known for its showy, spherical flower heads and is widely cultivated for ornamental purposes. Gomphrena arborescens is one of the species within this genus that contributes to the diversity of the family in the Neotropical region.