Status:
valid
Authors:
Koehne
Source:
ksu
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 19 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366864
Common Names
- Lythrum paradoxum
- Paradoxum
- Paradoxical Lythrum
Description
Lythrum paradoxum (also called Paradox 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 paradoxum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lythrum paradoxum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lythrum paradoxum 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 paradoxum
Lythrum paradoxum is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Lythrum paradoxum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lythrum paradoxum?
Lythrum paradoxum
What is the common name of Lythrum paradoxum?
Paradoxum
What is the natural habitat of Lythrum paradoxum?
Tropical forests
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,