Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
melampyroides
ID:
1106293

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 237: 284 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105631

Common Names

  • Melampyroides Loosestrife
  • Melampyroides Yellow Loosestrife
  • Yellow Loosestrife

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Description

Lysimachia melampyroides (also called Melampyroides Loosestrife, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to East Asia. It grows in moist habitats such as wetlands, stream banks, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lysimachia melampyroides is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover plant with yellow flowers. It is often used to cover slopes, banks, and other areas of the garden. It is also used as a border plant or in rock gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lysimachia melampyroides var. brunelloides (Pax & Hoffm.) F.H.Chen & C.M.Hu
Lysimachia melampyroides var. amplexicaulis F.H.Chen & C.M.Hu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysimachia melampyroides has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysimachia melampyroides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Lysimachia melampyroides

Lysimachia melampyroides can be found in the Sichuan and Yunnan provinces of China.

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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