Gomphrenoideae
| Gomphrenoideae | |
|---|---|
| Gomphrena globosa | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Subfamily: | Gomphrenoideae Schinz |
| Genera | |
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about 13 genera, see text | |
The Gomphrenoideae are a subfamily of the Amaranthaceae.
The stamens have anthers with only one lobe (locule) and two pollen sacs. Many species show C4-photosynthesis pathway.
The center of diversity lies in Central America, Mexico and the dry forests and thorn bush savannas of South America.
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