Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearifolium
ID:
1275287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 828 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001274625

Common Names

  • Lythrum Linearifolium
  • Lythrum
  • Linearifolium

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Description

Lythrum linearifolium (also called Linear-Leaved Lythrum, among many other common names) is a species of herb in the family Lythraceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in habitats such as tropical rainforests and deciduous forests. It has dark green, linear leaves and white flowers. The stems are erect and branched, and the fruits are ovoid.

Uses & Benefits

Lythrum linearifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lythrum linearifolium has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lythrum linearifolium is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lythrum linearifolium

Lythrum linearifolium is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in the tropical rainforest, growing in moist, shady areas.

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,

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