Iresine — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Iresine recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Medicinal
Medicinal
Iresine diffusa
Iresine diffusa
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Prefers some shade, but can succeed in bright, filtered light. Prefers a moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
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Iresine herbstii
Iresine herbstii
Family: Amaranthaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a minimum temperature in the range 10 - 15°c, the plants are damaged by temperatures lower than 2°c. Succeeds in full sun or light shade. Grows best in a humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil.
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