Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolium
ID:
1274993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
tro

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 1: 283 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274331



Common Names

  • Lythrum Rotundifolium
  • Round-Leaved Lythrum
  • Rotundifolious Lythrum


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Description

Lythrum rotundifolium (also called Round-leaved Loosestrife, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Sri Lanka and Myanmar. It is an evergreen plant that grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lythrum rotundifolium is a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lythrum rotundifolium has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lythrum rotundifolium is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. To propagate from seeds, collect them when they are ripe and sow them on a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a moist, sterile, well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Lythrum rotundifolium

Lythrum rotundifolium is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the country.

Lythrum rotundifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lythrum rotundifolium?

Lythrum rotundifolium

What is the common name of Lythrum rotundifolium?

Round-leaved Loosestrife

What is the natural habitat of Lythrum rotundifolium?

Wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water

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 tro-50271413: Based on the initial data import
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.