Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thymifolia
ID:
367598

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 447 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000366930

Common Names

  • Lythrum thymifolia
  • Thymifolia
  • Thyme-Leaved Loosestrife

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Synonyms

  • Lythrum hybridum Klokov [unknown]
  • Lythrum thymophyllum St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Lythrum strictum Willd. ex Koehne [unknown]
  • Middendorfia melanosperma (Săvul. & Zahar.) Tacik [unknown]
  • Middendorfia thymifolia (L.) Tacik [unknown]
  • Salicaria thymifolia Lam. [unknown]
  • Salica lythastrum Hill [unknown]
  • Chabraea serpyllifolia Bubani [unknown]
  • Editeles thymifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Lythrum hyssopifolia melanospermum (Săvul. & Zahar.) Seregin [unknown]

Description

Lythrum thymifolia (also called Thyme-leaved 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 thymifolia 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 thymifolia 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 thymifolia 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 thymifolia

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

Lythrum thymifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lythrum thymifolia?

Lythrum thymifolia

What is the common name of Lythrum thymifolia?

Thyme-Leaved Loosestrife

What is the family of Lythrum thymifolia?

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,

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