Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
1106238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz. ex C.Y.Wu

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Yunnan Trop. Subtrop. Fl. Res. Rep. 1: 40 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001105576

Common Names

  • Lysimachia Microcarpa
  • Small-Fruited Loosestrife
  • Small-Fruited Willowherb

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Description

Lysimachia microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Loosestrife, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China and Japan. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as along stream banks and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Lysimachia microcarpa is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysimachia microcarpa has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have lanceolate-oblong leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysimachia microcarpa 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 microcarpa

Lysimachia microcarpa is native to China and can be found in moist meadows 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26400775: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.