Palmer's bloodleaf
Iresine palmeri (S.Watson) Standl.
Iresine palmeri (S.Watson) Standl., commonly known as Palmer's bloodleaf, is a member of the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to the Gulf and Northeast regions of Mexico and parts of Texas. First described in 1915, the species is part of a genus whose taxonomic structure is under ongoing study, with current evidence suggesting it may not be monophyletic as currently defined.
Description
Iresine palmeri is a species within the genus Iresine, a group within the Amaranthaceae family. Its distribution includes the Gulf and Northeast regions of Mexico and extends into Texas. The genus Iresine has been the subject of recent phylogenetic studies using pollen characters and DNA sequence data, which have contributed to understanding its species diversity. These studies indicate that the genus may not be monophyletic in its current form, highlighting the need for further research to clarify its taxonomic status.
Other common names
Palmer's bloodleaf
Distribution
Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Texas
Synonyms
Hebanthe palmeri
