Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
nummularia
ID:
443460

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 148 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442792

Common Names

  • Lysimachia Nummularia
  • Nummularia Lysimachia
  • Nummularia Loosestrife

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Synonyms

  • Nummularia centimorbia Fourr. [unknown]
  • Nummularia prostrata Opiz [unknown]
  • Lysimachusa nummularia Pohl [unknown]
  • Lysimachia suaveolens Schoenh. ex Garcke [unknown]
  • Lysimachia rotundifolia F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Ephemerum nummularia Schur [unknown]
  • Lysimachia nummularia longipes (Davidov) Nikolic [unknown]

Description

Lysimachia nummularia (also called Moneywort, Creeping Jenny, and Herb Twopence, among many other common names) is a low-growing, creeping perennial with round, bright green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysimachia nummularia has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysimachia nummularia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Lysimachia nummularia

Lysimachia nummularia is native to Europe 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 nummularia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysimachia nummularia?

Lysimachia nummularia

What is the common name of Lysimachia nummularia?

Creeping Jenny

Where is Lysimachia nummularia native to?

Europe

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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