Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
minima
ID:
744869

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) U.Manns & Anderb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 39: 52 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744202

Common Names

  • Yellow Loosestrife
  • Moneywort
  • Creeping Jenny

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Description

Lysimachia minima (also called Dwarf 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 minima 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 minima 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 minima is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or cuttings taken in late summer. It can also be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lysimachia minima

Lysimachia minima is native to Europe, including the British Isles, and can also be found in North America.

Lysimachia minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysimachia minima?

Lysimachia minima

What is the common name of Lysimachia minima?

Creeping Jenny

What is the hardiness zone of Lysimachia minima?

4-9

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Ulrika Manns (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Manns' in the authors string.