Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicaria
ID:
367546

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 446 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366878



Common Names

  • Lythrum salicaria
  • Salicaria
  • Purple Loosestrife


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Synonyms

  • Chabraea vulgaris Bubani [unknown]
  • Lythrum diffusum Sweet [unknown]
  • Lythrum coronense Schur [unknown]
  • Lythrum cinereum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Lythrum hexagonum Berchtold ex Opiz [unknown]
  • Lythrum dubium Schult. [unknown]
  • Lythrum alternifolium Lorey [unknown]
  • Lythrum altissimum Pomel [unknown]
  • Lythrum cashmerianum Royle [unknown]
  • Lythrum pubescens Sweet [unknown]
  • Lythrum propinquum Weinm. [unknown]
  • Lythrum palustre Salisb. [unknown]
  • Lythrum nummulariifolium Pers. [unknown]
  • Lythrum purshianum Steud. [unknown]
  • Lythrum spiciforme Dulac [unknown]
  • Lythrum spicatum Gray [unknown]
  • Salicaria spicata Lam. [unknown]
  • Salicaria vulgaris Moench [unknown]
  • Chabraea vulgaris Bubani [unknown]
  • Lythrum salicaria tomentosum (DC.) DC. [unknown]
  • Lythrum salicaria salicaria [unknown]
  • Lythrum salicaria intermedium Hara [unknown]
  • Lythrum argyi H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Lythrum salicaria mairei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Lythrum salicaria glabrum Ledeb. [unknown]
  • Lythrum anceps (Koehne) Makino [unknown]
  • Lythrum salicaria anceps Koehne [unknown]
  • Lythrum tomentosum Mill. [unknown]
  • Lythrum salicaria orgyalis Priszter [unknown]
  • Lythrum salicaria anceps Koehne [deprecated]
  • Lythrum salicaria glabricaule Koehne [unknown]
  • Lythrum salicaria vulgare DC. [unknown]
  • Lythrum salicaria glabricaule (Koehne) Kitag. [unknown]

Description

Lythrum salicaria (also called Purple Loosestrife, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in damp meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lythrum salicaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lythrum salicaria 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 salicaria 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 salicaria

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

Lythrum salicaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lythrum salicaria?

Lythrum salicaria

What is the common name of Lythrum salicaria?

Salicaria

What is the natural habitat of Lythrum salicaria?

Tropical forests

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