Tomando en cuenta estos antecedentes, nos propusimos estudiar el efecto antiparasitario de un flavonoide aislado por primera vez de
Iresine diffusa (una planta conocida en nuestro pais como valeriana por sus propiedades sedantes) (22) y su posible mecanismo de accion sobre promastigotes y amastigotes de L.
The studied submontane scrub consists mostly species that are widely distributed, though it includes endemic Neopringlea integrifolia (Calderon, 1996) and
Iresine orientalis (Nesom 1982).
stenostachys), as well as some C3 forbs (i.e.: Eryngium coronatum, Pluchea sagittalis, Pterocaulum virgatum, and
Iresine diffusa).
Main host plants are as follows: Pteridium sp., (Dennstaedtiaceae), Tetramerium sp., (Acanthaceae),
Iresine sp., (Amaranthaceae), Asclepias curassavica (Asclepiadaceae), Heliotropium sp., (Boraginaceae), Chenopodium sp., (Chenopodiaceae), Cnidoscolus sp., (Euphorbiaceae), Eupatorium sp., (Asteraceae).
Have you been taking cuttings of coleus, bloodleaf (
Iresine), or geraniums?
[16] Sebastin, J.,and Barna, K.S., 2003, "Plant regeneration through callus culture of
Iresine lindenii", In Vitro Cellular and Developmental Biology, Communicated.
For nonflowering plants to add color to landscapes, baskets, and planters, try the Blazin' Lime
Iresine. Growing to 12-16" in height, 1620" in width, its vibrant lime and cream variegated leaves make a statement in any arrangement and they grow well in sun or shade.
Use
Iresine herbstii light afternoon trailing kinds in 'Blazin' Rose').
Other rare species include creeping bur-head (Echinodorus cordifolius--SE), Amazon sprangletop (Leptochloa panicoides--SE), featherfoil (Hottonia inflata--ST), cylindric-fruited seedbox (Ludwigia glandulosa--ST), bloodleaf (
Iresine rhizomatosa--SR), Pursh buttercup (Ranunculus pusillus--SE), Mississippi buttercup (Ranunculus laxicaulis Darby--SE), social sedge (Carex socialis--SR), short-bristle horned-rush (Rhynchospora corniculata--ST), southern rein orchid (Platanthera tiara (L.) Lindley var.
a new purple and claret perennial wallflower `Hector Harrison'; a reportedly hardy gardenia, `Kleim's Hardy', from the US west coast;
Iresine `Purple Lady', the new ground cover summer bedding plant with deep purple leaves; nemesias, pelargoniums, petunias and many more.
