Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ajuscana
ID:
1287401

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suess. & Beyerle ex Suess.

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 39: 10 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286739



Common Names

  • Ajuscana Iresine
  • Iresine Ajuscana
  • Ajuscana Iresine Plant


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Description

Iresine ajuscana (also called Ajusco Iresine, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, red flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Iresine ajuscana is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It has a low-growing habit and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Iresine ajuscana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and the seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iresine ajuscana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It is propagated by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a well-draining soil. Layering should be done in the spring or summer. The layered stem should be covered with soil and kept moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Iresine ajuscana

Iresine ajuscana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Iresine ajuscana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iresine ajuscana?

Iresine ajuscana

What is the common name of Iresine ajuscana?

Ajusco Bloodleaf

What is the natural habitat of Iresine ajuscana?

It is native to the US states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas

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 tro-50337813: Based on the initial data import
Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
C.Richard Beyerle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beyerle' in the authors string.