Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anatolicum
ID:
367407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leblebici & Seçmen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Turkish J. Bot. 19: 559 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366739



Common Names

  • Lythrum anatolicum
  • Anatolicum Lythrum
  • Lythrum


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Description

Lythrum anatolicum (also called Anatolian Lythrum, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. It grows in open forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lythrum anatolicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lythrum anatolicum sub. vanense Pınar

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lythrum anatolicum is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, delicate, and have a single stem with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lythrum anatolicum is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lythrum anatolicum

Lythrum anatolicum is found in the tropical regions of Asia, including Turkey, Iran, and Iraq.

Lythrum anatolicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lythrum anatolicum?

Lythrum anatolicum

What are the common names of Lythrum anatolicum?

Anatolian Loosestrife

What is the hardiness zone of Lythrum anatolicum?

4-9

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

Erkuter Leblebici (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leblebici' in the authors string.
Özcan Seçmen (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seçmen' in the authors string.