Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.T.White) R.A.Howard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Lloydia 6: 143 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732277
Common Names
- Irvingbaileya australis
- Southern Irvingbaileya
- Australian Irvingbaileya
Description
Irvingbaileya australis (also called Bloodleaf, Chicken Gizzard, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has long, oval-shaped leaves with red veins and stems. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Irvingbaileya australis 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, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Irvingbaileya australis is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Irvingbaileya australis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young shoots and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Irvingbaileya australis
Irvingbaileya australis is native to Australia.
Irvingbaileya australis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Irvingbaileya australis?
Irvingbaileya australis
What is the natural habitat of Irvingbaileya australis?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What are the common uses of Irvingbaileya australis?
Medicinal, ornamental, and timber
Species in the Irvingbaileya genus
Species in the Stemonuraceae family
Cantleya corniculata,
Codiocarpus andamanicus,
Codiocarpus merrittii,
Discophora guianensis,
Discophora montana,
Gastrolepis alticola,
Gastrolepis austrocaledonica,
Gomphandra apoensis,
Gomphandra australiana,
Gomphandra cambodiana,
Gomphandra capitulata,
Gomphandra comosa,
Gomphandra coriacea,
Gomphandra cumingiana,
Gomphandra dolichocarpa,
Gomphandra donnaiensis,
Gomphandra flavicarpa,
Gomphandra fuliginea,
Gomphandra fusiformis,
Gomphandra javanica,
Gomphandra lancifolia,
Gomphandra luzoniensis,
Gomphandra lysipetala,
Gomphandra mappioides,
Gomphandra mollis,
Gomphandra montana,
Gomphandra oblongifolia,
Gomphandra oligantha,
Gomphandra pallida,
Gomphandra papuana,
Gomphandra parviflora,
Gomphandra pseudojavanica,
Gomphandra pseudoprasina,
Gomphandra quadrifida,
Gomphandra sawiensis,
Gomphandra schoepfiifolia,
Gomphandra simularensis,
Gomphandra subrostrata,
Gomphandra tetrandra,
Gomphandra tomentella,
Gomphandra velutina,
Gomphandra palustris,
Gomphandra halconensis,
Gomphandra conklinii,
Gomphandra rarinervis,
Gomphandra fernandoi,
Gomphandra bracteata,
Gomphandra coi,
Gomphandra psilandra,
Gomphandra dinagatensis,