Iresine angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
732792
Status:
valid
Authors:
Euphrasén
Source:
cmp
Year:
1795
Citation Micro:
Beskrif. Svensk. Vestind. : 165 (1795)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732125
Common Names
- Iresine angustifolia
- Narrow-leaved Iresine
- Slender Iresine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iresine angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Iresine, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a rosette of narrow leaves and small pink flowers. It grows in sunny, dry and rocky places.
Uses & Benefits
Iresine angustifolia is a species of plant native to tropical regions of South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make a herbal tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iresine angustifolia has small yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and light green.
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Iresine angustifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and keep in a bright, sunny location.
Where to Find Iresine angustifolia
Iresine angustifolia can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Iresine angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iresine angustifolia?
Iresine angustifolia
What is the common name of Iresine angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Bloodleaf
Where is Iresine angustifolia native to?
Central America
Species in the Iresine genus
Iresine angustifolia, Iresine arbuscula, Iresine argentata, Iresine calea, Iresine diffusa, Iresine domingensis, Iresine interrupta, Iresine laurifolia, Iresine nigra, Iresine pedicellata, Iresine rhizomatosa, Iresine arrecta, Iresine discolor, Iresine hartmanii, Iresine heterophylla, Iresine macbridei, Iresine poeppigiana, Iresine pringlei, Iresine tomentella, Iresine flavescens, Iresine herbstii, Iresine lindenii, Iresine palmeri, Iresine weberbaueri, Iresine leptoclada, Iresine grandis, Iresine frutescens, Iresine herrerae, Iresine hebanthoides, Iresine papantlana, Iresine rotundifolia, Iresine schaffneri, Iresine alternifolia, Iresine arenaria, Iresine stricta, Iresine muscoides, Iresine orientalis, Iresine ajuscana,
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-2866533: Based on the initial data import
Bengt Anders Euphrasén (1756-1796): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Euphrasén' in the authors string.