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
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.
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 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,