- Source: Iresine diffusa
Iresine diffusa, or Juba's bush, is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. Its form Iresine diffusa f. lindenii, formerly Iresine lindenii, is commercially available as an ornamental.
Appearance
Herb 1–2 m, stem a little grooved, nodes jointed. Leaves opp, 14 x 7 cm, edge smooth. Flowers minute, greenish-white, panicle 40 cm long, male more open, female compact, 1 mm. Seed 0.5 mm.
Folk use
It is used to treat ovary inflammation in Peru.
Chemistry
Drimenes in aerial parts.
References
Media related to Iresine diffusa at Wikimedia Commons
Data related to Iresine diffusa at Wikispecies
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Iresine diffusa
- Iresine
- Iresine herbstii
- Celosia
- Aimé Bonpland
- Jean Jules Linden
- Roots wine
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