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
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.
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 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,