Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
filiformis
ID:
744860

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham. & Schltdl.) U.Manns & Anderb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 39: 51 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744193

Common Names

  • Lysimachia Filiformis
  • Thread-Leaved Loosestrife
  • Thread-Leaved Willowherb

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Description

Lysimachia filiformis (also called Thread-Leaved Loosestrife, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family, native to Europe and Asia. It is a small herb, up to 1 m tall, with a stem up to 25 cm in diameter. It grows in temperate grasslands, at an altitude of 0-1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Lysimachia filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lysimachia filiformis is a yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysimachia filiformis is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Lysimachia filiformis

Lysimachia filiformis is native to Europe and Asia and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

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

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Ulrika Manns (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Manns' in the authors string.