Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hyssopifolia
ID:
367565

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 447 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366897



Common Names

  • Lythrum hyssopifolia
  • Hyssopifolia
  • Hyssop-Leaved Lythrum


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Synonyms

  • Chabraea hyssopifolia (L.) Bubani [unknown]
  • Lythrum glaucum Dulac [unknown]
  • Lythrum prostratum Domb. ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Lythrum parviflorum Bastard ex Rchb. [unknown]
  • Lythrum tenellum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Pentaglossum linifolium Forssk. [unknown]
  • Salicaria hyssopifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Chabraea hyssopifolia Bubani [unknown]
  • Hyssopifolia parviflora Opiz [unknown]
  • Lythrum adsurgens Greene [unknown]
  • Lythrum hyssopifolia cyprium Hadjik. & Hand [unknown]

Description

Lythrum hyssopifolia (also called Hyssop Loosestrife, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in damp meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lythrum hyssopifolia 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 hyssopifolia is a small, pink to purple, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lythrum hyssopifolia is a fast-growing perennial that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sandy, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lythrum hyssopifolia

Lythrum hyssopifolia is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Lythrum hyssopifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lythrum hyssopifolia?

Lythrum hyssopifolia

What is the common name of Lythrum hyssopifolia?

Hyssop Loosestrife

What is the family of Lythrum hyssopifolia?

Lythraceae

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,

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