Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
portula
ID:
367536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) D.A.Webb

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 71: 13 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366868

Common Names

  • Lythrum portula
  • Portula
  • Portula Lythrum

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Synonyms

  • Portula diffusa Moench [unknown]
  • Portula palustris Gray [unknown]
  • Peplis serpyllifolia Rupr. [unknown]
  • Peplis glandulifera Dulac [unknown]
  • Peplis fradini Pomel [unknown]
  • Peplis portula L. [unknown]
  • Ammannia portula Baill. [unknown]
  • Chabraea compressa Bubani [unknown]

Description

Lythrum portula (also called Small 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 portula 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 portula 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lythrum portula 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 portula

Lythrum portula is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Lythrum portula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lythrum portula?

Lythrum portula

What is the common name of Lythrum portula?

Portula

What is the natural habitat of Lythrum portula?

Tropical forests

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-2354126: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
D. A. Webb (1912-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Webb' in the authors string.