Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham. & Schltdl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 2: 347 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717020
Common Names
- Heimia myrtifolia
- Lemon Bush
- Yellow Shrub
Description
Heimia myrtifolia (also called myrtle-leaved heimia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lythraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heimia myrtifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heimia myrtifolia has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heimia myrtifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Heimia myrtifolia
Heimia myrtifolia is native to Mexico.
Heimia myrtifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heimia myrtifolia?
Heimia myrtifolia
What is the common name of Heimia myrtifolia?
Myrtle-leaved Heimia
What is the natural habitat of Heimia myrtifolia?
Heimia myrtifolia is found in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States
Species in the Heimia genus
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,