Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
wilfordii
ID:
1292738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Regel ex Maxim.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 17: 178 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292076



Common Names

  • Lychnis Wilfordii
  • Wilfordii
  • Lychnis


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Description

Lychnis wilfordii (also called Wilford's Lychnis, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with white or pink flowers. It is native to East Asia and grows in grasslands and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Lychnis wilfordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lychnis wilfordii is a white to pinkish-purple in colour, with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lychnis wilfordii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -30°F (-34°C).

Where to Find Lychnis wilfordii

Lychnis wilfordii can be found in the mountains of western China.

Lychnis wilfordii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lychnis wilfordii?

Lychnis wilfordii

What is the common name of Lychnis wilfordii?

Wilford's campion

What is the natural habitat of Lychnis wilfordii?

Dry, rocky hillsides and meadows

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6302779: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.