Iresine arrecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arrecta
ID:
1046637
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 1550 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045975
Common Names
- Iresine arrecta
- Upright Iresine
- Arrecta Iresine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iresine arrecta (also called Upright Bloodleaf, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has small, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Iresine arrecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for medicinal purposes and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Iresine arrecta is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Iresine arrecta can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It should be grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Iresine arrecta
Iresine arrecta is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.
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 tro-1100243: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.