| Centemopsis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Amaranthaceae |
| Subfamily: | Amaranthoideae |
| Genus: | Centemopsis Schinz (1911) |
| Species | |
13; see text | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
RobynsiellaSuess. (1938) | |
Centemoposis is a genus of plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae and is found in Africa, from Ethiopia and Somalia to Namibia and Mozambique. [1]
13 species are accepted. [1]
Alternanthera is a genus of flowering plants in the family Amaranthaceae. It is a widespread genus with most species occurring in the tropical Americas, and others in Asia, Africa, and Australia. Plants of the genus may be known generally as joyweeds, or Joseph's coat. Several species are notorious noxious weeds.
The Amaranthoideae are a subfamily of the Amaranthaceae. The stamens have anthers with two lobes (locules) and four pollen sacs. The main distribution of the subfamily is in tropical America, in tropical and Southern Africa, and in Australia.
Sesamum is a genus of about 20 species in the flowering plant family Pedaliaceae. The plants are annual or perennial herbs with edible seeds. The best-known member of the genus is sesame, Sesamum indicum, the source of sesame seeds. The species are primarily African, with some species occurring in India, Sri Lanka, and China. The origin of S. indicum is uncertain, as it is widely cultivated and naturalized in tropical regions. The genus is closely related to the strictly African genus Ceratotheca and is itself probably African in origin.
Cissus is a genus of approximately 350 species of lianas in the grape family (Vitaceae). They have a cosmopolitan distribution, though the majority are to be found in the tropics.
Gomphrena is a genus of plants in the family Amaranthaceae. They are known as the globe amaranths.
Achyranthes is a genus of medicinal and ornamental plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. Chaff flower is a common name for plants in this genus.
Prince Eugenio Ruspoli was an Italian explorer and naturalist. He was the author of the book Nel Paese della Mirra, published in 1892.
Dasysphaera is a genus of plants in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae and is found in Africa distributed in north-east and east tropical Africa.
Kyphocarpa is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae. It is in the Amaranthoideae subfamily.
Hermbstaedtia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae.
Pandiaka is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae.
Sericorema is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae.
Lopriorea is a monotypic genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae. The only species is Lopriorea ruspolii.
Nelsia is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae. It is with the Amaranthoideae subfamily.
Neocentema is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae.
Pseudoplantago is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Amaranthaceae.
Centemopsis kirkii is a species of flowering plant in the genus Centemopsis. It is an annual herb reaching heights of 15–100 cm. It tends to have red inflorescences. It can be found in eastern and southern tropical Africa, ranging from Ethiopia to Mozambique and Angola.
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