Lythrum nanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanum
ID:
367578
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kar. & Kir.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 15: 422 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366910
Common Names
- Lythrum nanum
- Nanum
- Dwarf Loosestrife
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- Lythrum flexicaule Schrenk [unknown]
- Lythrum micranthum Kar. & Kir. [unknown]
Description
Lythrum nanum (also called Dwarf Loosestrife, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in damp meadows, marshes, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lythrum nanum 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 nanum 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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Lythrum nanum 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 nanum
Lythrum nanum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lythrum nanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lythrum nanum?
Lythrum nanum
What is the common name of Lythrum nanum?
Dwarf Loosestrife
What is the family of Lythrum nanum?
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
Grigori Karelin (1801-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kar.' in the authors string.
Ivan Petrovich Kirilov (1821-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:553764-1: Based on the initial data import