Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
fulgens
ID:
1291989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 46: t. 2104. 1819 ; et ex Spreng. Nov. Prov. 26

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291327



Common Names

  • Lychnis fulgens
  • Scarlet Lychnis
  • Fulgent Lychnis


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Description

Lychnis fulgens (also called Scarlet Lychnis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. The flowers are red and have five petals. It grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnis fulgens is a low-growing, spreading plant that is often used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens and containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lychnis fulgens is a small pink or white star-shaped flower with 5 petals. The seed is a small black seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnis fulgens is a short-lived perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Lychnis fulgens

Lychnis fulgens can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Lychnis fulgens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnis fulgens?

Lychnis fulgens

What is the common name of Lychnis fulgens?

Scarlet Lychnis

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Caryophyllaceae

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,