Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
sanguinolenta
ID:
522469

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 547 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000521801

Common Names

  • Aerva Sanguinolenta
  • Sanguinolenta Aerva
  • Bloody Aerva

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Synonyms

  • Achyranthes sanguinolenta L. [unknown]
  • Achyranthes scandens Roxb. [unknown]
  • Aerva bengalensis Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Aerva sanguinea hort. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Aerva sanguinolenta lanceolata Moq. [unknown]
  • Aerva sanguinolenta minor (Hance) H.S.Kiu [unknown]
  • Aerva scandens (Roxb.) Wall. [unknown]
  • Aerva scandens minor Hance [unknown]
  • Aerva timoriensis Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Aerva toncafolia Buch.-Ham. ex Wall. [unknown]
  • Amaranthus lacteus auct. [deprecated]
  • Celosia lactea hort. ex Moq. [unknown]
  • Froelichia lactea Heynh. [unknown]
  • Gomphrena lactea DC. [unknown]
  • Aerva scandens sanguinea Standl. [unknown]
  • Aerva scandens Wall. [unknown]

Description

Aerva sanguinolenta (also called Blood-red Aerva, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas. It grows in dry, rocky areas, and is often found in open woodlands, scrublands, and along the edges of roads and paths.

Uses & Benefits

Aerva sanguinolenta is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to create unique topiary shapes and is known for its drought tolerance, making it suitable for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aerva sanguinolenta has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aerva sanguinolenta is a perennial herb that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Aerva sanguinolenta

Aerva sanguinolenta is native to India.

Aerva sanguinolenta FAQ

What is the common name of Aerva sanguinolenta?

Blood-red Vein Aerva

What is the scientific name of Blood-red Vein Aerva?

Aerva sanguinolenta

What is the natural habitat of Aerva sanguinolenta?

Dry forests and woodlands

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2623722: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.