Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myrtifolia
ID:
717687

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

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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.

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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 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 kew-2841926: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.