Iresine diffusa, or Juba's bush,[1] is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. Its form Iresine diffusa f. lindenii, formerly Iresine lindenii, is commercially available as an ornamental.[2][3]
Planting of Iresine diffusa f. lindenii
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.[4]
Folk use
It is used to treat ovary inflammation in Peru.[5]
Chemistry
Drimenes in aerial parts.[6]
References
^USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Iresine diffusa". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 25 May 2015.