Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
mauritiana
ID:
1106034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
tro

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 592 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105372

Common Names

  • Mauritius Loosestrife
  • Mauritius Willow-herb
  • Mauritius Willowweed

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Description

Lysimachia mauritiana (also called Mauritian Loosestrife, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Mauritius. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in wet, marshy areas and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lysimachia mauritiana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lysimachia mauritiana var. rubida (Koidz.) T.Yamaz.
Lysimachia mauritiana var. taiwaniana S.S.Ying

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysimachia mauritiana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysimachia mauritiana is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lysimachia mauritiana

Lysimachia mauritiana can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams in the eastern United States.

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,