Iresine diffusa f. lindenii

Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Iresine lindenii, Van Houtte (Achyranthes acuminata, and I. acuminata, Hort.). Fig. 1964. Lvs. ovate-acuminate or lance-ovate, with less arching or curving veins, in the original form rich, deep blood-red, but in some garden forms with light-banded veins. Ecuador. F.S. 17:1737. G.Z. 13:32. —More pyramidal in habit than the other species, and now more common. To this species evidently belong the garden forms known as I. emersonii, I. collensii and I. formosa. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.