Iresine lindenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lindenii
ID:
1046711
Status:
valid
Authors:
Van Houtte
Source:
tro
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Ann. Gén. Hort. 7: 41 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046049
Common Names
- Iresine lindenii
- Linden's Iresine
- Lindenii Iresine
Searching for Iresine lindenii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Iresine lindenii (also called Linden's Iresine, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, yellow flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Iresine lindenii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iresine lindenii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, linear leaves.
Searching for Iresine lindenii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Iresine lindenii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet. They can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Iresine lindenii
Iresine lindenii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
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-1100463: Based on the initial data import
Louis van Houtte (1810-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Houtte' in the authors string.