Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
minoricensis
ID:
443420

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Rodr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 25: 240 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442752

Common Names

  • Lysimachia Minoricensis
  • Minoricensis Lysimachia
  • Minoricensis Loosestrife

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Description

Lysimachia minoricensis (also called 'Minorca Loosestrife', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, lance-shaped leaves and produces white or pink flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lysimachia minoricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lysimachia minoricensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysimachia minoricensis is a succulent plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in the spring or summer. The soil should be kept moist until the seeds have germinated.

Where to Find Lysimachia minoricensis

Lysimachia minoricensis is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in coastal areas, dunes, and rocky slopes. It can be found in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, and Morocco.

Lysimachia minoricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysimachia minoricensis?

Lysimachia minoricensis

What are the common names of Lysimachia minoricensis?

Menorca Loosestrife, Menorca Loosestrife Plant

What is the origin of Lysimachia minoricensis?

Native to the Balearic Islands

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,