Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 24: 381 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011609
Common Names
- Condylidium iresinoides
- Iresine-Like Condylidium
- Iresine-Like Stickweed
Synonyms
- Eupatorium sieberianum DC. [unknown]
- Eupatorium macrum Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
- Eupatorium exiguum Klotzsch ex Steetz [unknown]
- Eupatorium glumaceum DC. [unknown]
- Eupatorium celosioides Willd. ex Steetz [unknown]
- Eupatorium wageneri Hieron. [unknown]
- Eupatorium iresinoides Kunth [unknown]
- Mikania serratifolia Sieber ex DC. [unknown]
Description
Condylidium iresinoides (also called Iresine Condylidium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and is covered with small white hairs. It is found in dry open woods, prairies, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Condylidium iresinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Condylidium iresinoides is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Condylidium iresinoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Condylidium iresinoides
Condylidium iresinoides is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Condylidium iresinoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Condylidium iresinoides?
Condylidium iresinoides
What are the common names of Condylidium iresinoides?
Iresine-like condylidium
What is the natural habitat of Condylidium iresinoides?
Dry, sandy soils in prairies, savannas, and open woodlands
Species in the Condylidium genus
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Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,