Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
732820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 4: 765 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732153



Common Names

  • Iresine diffusa
  • Diffuse Iresine
  • Spreading Iresine


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Description

Iresine diffusa (also called Diffuse 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 diffusa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Iresine diffusa for. herbstii (Hook.) Pedersen
Iresine diffusa var. spiculigera (Seub.) Eliasson
Iresine diffusa var. macrophylla (Griseb.) Pedersen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iresine diffusa is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iresine diffusa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is propagated from seed, which can be collected from the tree or purchased from a nursery. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have reached a height of 15-20 cm, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.

Where to Find Iresine diffusa

Iresine diffusa can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Iresine diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iresine diffusa?

Iresine diffusa

What is the common name of Iresine diffusa?

Diffuse Bloodleaf

Where is Iresine diffusa native to?

Central America

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-2866580: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.