Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(2): 103 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000394289
Common Names
- Pfaffia iresinoides
- Strawberry-Leaved Pfaffia
- Strawberry-Fruited Pfaffia
Synonyms
- Alternanthera iresinoides Kunth [unknown]
- Gomphrena iresinoides Moq. [unknown]
- Gomphrena iresinoides martiana Seub. [unknown]
- Gomphrena iresinoides riedeliana Seub. [unknown]
- Iresine luzuliflora Griseb. [unknown]
- Sertuernera iresinoides Mart. [unknown]
Description
Pfaffia iresinoides (also called Brazilian Ginseng, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has a woody stem and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as forests, woodlands, and near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Pfaffia iresinoides is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pfaffia iresinoides is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pfaffia iresinoides can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pfaffia iresinoides
Pfaffia iresinoides is native to Brazil and can be found in moist lowland forests.
Pfaffia iresinoides FAQ
What is the common name of Pfaffia iresinoides?
Brazilian ginseng
What is the scientific name of Brazilian ginseng?
Pfaffia iresinoides
What is the traditional use of Pfaffia iresinoides?
It is traditionally used as an adaptogen and to treat inflammation, fatigue, and other health issues.
Species in the Pfaffia genus
Pfaffia aurata,
Pfaffia argyrea,
Pfaffia aphylla,
Pfaffia acutifolia,
Pfaffia tuberculosa,
Pfaffia townsendii,
Pfaffia velutina,
Pfaffia sarcophylla,
Pfaffia sericantha,
Pfaffia gnaphalioides,
Pfaffia glomerata,
Pfaffia glabrata,
Pfaffia fruticulosa,
Pfaffia elata,
Pfaffia denudata,
Pfaffia costaricensis,
Pfaffia completa,
Pfaffia minarum,
Pfaffia jubata,
Pfaffia iresinoides,
Pfaffia hirtula,
Pfaffia siqueiriana,
Pfaffia tuberosa,
Pfaffia cipoana,
Pfaffia rupestris,
Pfaffia densipellita,
Pfaffia gleasonii,
Pfaffia rotundifolia,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,