Lysimachia alpestris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestris
ID:
1106276
Status:
valid
Authors:
Champ. ex Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 4: 299 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105614
Common Names
- Alpine Loosestrife
- Alpine Yellow Loosestrife
- Yellow Loosestrife
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lysimachia alpestris (also called alpine loosestrife, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Japan and Korea. It is a low-growing plant with small, white, star-shaped flowers and linear, opposite leaves. It grows in moist habitats, such as near streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Lysimachia alpestris is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lysimachia alpestris are small, yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lysimachia alpestris is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant but will benefit from regular watering during dry spells.
Where to Find Lysimachia alpestris
Lysimachia alpestris is native to China and can be found in moist meadows and along streams.
Species in the Lysimachia genus
Lysimachia vulgaris, Lysimachia scopulensis, Lysimachia scandens, Lysimachia ruhmeriana, Lysimachia santapaui, Lysimachia punctata, Lysimachia remotiflora, Lysimachia rapensis, Lysimachia radicans, Lysimachia thyrsiflora, Lysimachia terrestris, Lysimachia tenella, Lysimachia venosa, Lysimachia sumatranica, Lysimachia sikokiana, Lysimachia sertulata, Lysimachia serpyllifolia, Lysimachia baviensis, Lysimachia atropurpurea, Lysimachia assamica, Lysimachia eileta, Lysimachia eberhardtii, Lysimachia adoensis, Lysimachia ephemerum, Lysimachia maritima, Lysimachia minoricensis, Lysimachia linearifolia, Lysimachia leucantha, Lysimachia leschenaultii, Lysimachia liukiuensis, Lysimachia linum-stellatum, Lysimachia pendens, Lysimachia pilosa, Lysimachia pilophora, Lysimachia nemorum, Lysimachia nummularia, Lysimachia pacifica, Lysimachia oppositifolia, Lysimachia ohsumiensis, Lysimachia fraseri, Lysimachia dubia, Lysimachia cousiniana, Lysimachia forbesii, Lysimachia fletcheri, Lysimachia chenii, Lysimachia buxifolia, Lysimachia ciliata, Lysimachia clethroides, Lysimachia christinae, Lysimachia interjacens,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26400815: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
John George Champion (1815-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champ.' in the authors string.