Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mill.) U.Manns & Anderb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 39: 52 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744194
Common Names
- Lysimachia Foemina
- Female Loosestrife
- Female Willowherb
Description
Lysimachia foemina (also called Female 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 foemina 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 foemina 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lysimachia foemina is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical rainforests in Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Lysimachia foemina
Lysimachia foemina is native to Europe and Asia and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Lysimachia foemina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lysimachia foemina?
Lysimachia foemina
What is the common name of Lysimachia foemina?
Foemina Loosestrife
What is the natural habitat of Lysimachia foemina?
Moist meadows, wet woods, 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,