Lythrum wilsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wilsonii
ID:
367610
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hewson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 18: 322 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366942
Common Names
- Lythrum wilsonii
- Wilson's Loosestrife
- Wilson's Purple Loosestrife
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lythrum wilsonii (also called Wilson's 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 wilsonii 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 flowers of Lythrum wilsonii are small, pink and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lythrum wilsonii 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 wilsonii
Lythrum wilsonii can be found in East Asia.
Lythrum wilsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lythrum wilsonii?
Lythrum wilsonii
What is the common name of Lythrum wilsonii?
Wilson's Loosestrife
What is the family of Lythrum wilsonii?
Lythraceae
Species in the Lythrum genus
Lythrum flexuosum, Lythrum anatolicum, Lythrum americanum, Lythrum baeticum, Lythrum acutangulum, Lythrum paradoxum, Lythrum portula, Lythrum schelkovnikovi, Lythrum salicaria, Lythrum komarovii, Lythrum junceum, Lythrum hyssopifolia, Lythrum volgense, Lythrum virgatum, Lythrum nanum, Lythrum maritimum, Lythrum lydiae, Lythrum silenoides, Lythrum tribracteatum, Lythrum thymifolia, Lythrum thesioides, Lythrum wilsonii, Lythrum borysthenicum, Lythrum album, Lythrum alatum, Lythrum californicum, Lythrum curtissii, Lythrum lineare, Lythrum ovalifolium, Lythrum vulneraria, Lythrum gracile, Lythrum intermedium, Lythrum linifolium, Lythrum theodori, Lythrum breviflorum, Lythrum bryantii, Lythrum rotundifolium, Lythrum linearifolium,
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
Helen Joan Hewson (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hewson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:939895-1: Based on the initial data import