Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillatus
ID:
639788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Elliott

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina [Elliott] 1: 544. 1821

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639120



Common Names

  • Decodon verticillatus
  • Verticillatus Decodon
  • Decodon


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Synonyms

  • Nesaea verticillata (L.) Kunth [unknown]
  • Decodon aquaticus J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Decodon verticillatus laevigatus Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Decodon verticillatus pubescens Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Decodon verticillatus verticillatus [unknown]
  • Lythrum verticillatum L. [unknown]

Description

Decodon verticillatus (also called Whorled Loosestrife, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet, marshy soils in wetlands, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Decodon verticillatus is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Decodon verticillatus is yellow, with a red center. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decodon verticillatus is an aquatic plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Decodon verticillatus

Decodon verticillatus can be found in North America, from the Great Lakes region south to the Gulf of Mexico.

Decodon verticillatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decodon verticillatus?

Decodon verticillatus

What is the common name of Decodon verticillatus?

Verticillatus

Where is Decodon verticillatus found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Decodon genus

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2758747: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.