Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
baviensis
ID:
443277

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Hu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fl. Camb., Laos & Vietn. 26: 120 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442609

Common Names

  • Lysimachia baviensis
  • Bavian Lysimachia
  • Bavian Loosestrife

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Synonyms

  • Lysimachia gesnerioides Y.M.Shui & M.D.Zhang [unknown]

Description

Lysimachia baviensis (also called Bavian Lysimachia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Primulaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It is found in temperate and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lysimachia baviensis is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract butterflies and bees. It can also be used as a ground cover to suppress weeds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysimachia baviensis has yellow, star-shaped flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The flowers are followed by small, dark brown seeds that are contained in a capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons that are oval-shaped and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysimachia baviensis is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lysimachia baviensis

Lysimachia baviensis is native to China and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Lysimachia baviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysimachia baviensis?

Lysimachia baviensis

What is the common name of Lysimachia baviensis?

Bavian Loosestrife

What is the natural habitat of Lysimachia baviensis?

Dry mountain slopes and rocky outcrops

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,

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