Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baeticum
ID:
367410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gonz.Albo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Nota Fl. Penins. : 5 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366742



Common Names

  • Lythrum baeticum
  • Baeticum Lythrum
  • Lythrum


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Synonyms

  • Lythrum castellanum Gonz.Albo ex Borja [deprecated]
  • Lythrum castellanum Gonz.Albo [unknown]
  • Lythrum castiliae Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
  • Lythrum castellanum nervosa Molero [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lythrum baeticum 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 baeticum is a perennial herb that is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Lythrum baeticum

Lythrum baeticum is found in the tropical regions of Europe, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Lythrum baeticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lythrum baeticum?

Lythrum baeticum

What are the common names of Lythrum baeticum?

Baetic Loosestrife

What is the hardiness zone of Lythrum baeticum?

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