Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
1046643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 18: 95 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045981

Common Names

  • Iresine heterophylla
  • Variable-leaved Iresine
  • Heterophylla Iresine

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Description

Iresine heterophylla (also called Variable-Leaved 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 heterophylla 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 heterophylla 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Iresine heterophylla 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 heterophylla

Iresine heterophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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,

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