Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
virgatum
ID:
367577

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366909



Common Names

  • Lythrum virgatum
  • Virgatum
  • Wand Loosestrife


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Synonyms

  • Lythrum acuminatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Lythrum divaricatum Schur [unknown]
  • Lythrum elegans Schur [unknown]
  • Lythrum austriacum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Lythrum lusitanicum Mill. [unknown]
  • Pythagorea virgata Raf. [unknown]
  • Salicaria virgata Moench [unknown]
  • Hexostemon virgatus Raf. [unknown]

Description

Lythrum virgatum (also called Wand 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 virgatum 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 virgatum 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 virgatum 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 virgatum

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

Lythrum virgatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lythrum virgatum?

Lythrum virgatum

What is the common name of Lythrum virgatum?

Winged Loosestrife

What is the family of Lythrum virgatum?

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,

References