Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thesioides
ID:
367599

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 367 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366931

Common Names

  • Lythrum thesioides
  • Winged Loosestrife
  • Purple Loosestrife

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Synonyms

  • Lythrum glaucescens Schrenk [unknown]
  • Lythrum geminiflorum Bertol. [unknown]
  • Lythrum purpurascens Chatenier [unknown]
  • Lythrum thymifolium Boiss. [illegitimate]
  • Middendorfia thesioides (M.Bieb.) Tacik [unknown]

Description

Lythrum thesioides (also called Thesium-like 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 thesioides 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 flowers of Lythrum thesioides are small, pink and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lythrum thesioides is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Lythrum thesioides

Lythrum thesioides can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.

Lythrum thesioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lythrum thesioides?

Lythrum thesioides

What is the common name of Lythrum thesioides?

Thesium-like Loosestrife

What is the family of Lythrum thesioides?

Lythraceae

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,