Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
pilophora
ID:
443456

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Honda) Honda

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 53: 49 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442788

Common Names

  • Lysimachia Pilophora
  • Pilophora Lysimachia
  • Pilophora Loosestrife

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Description

Lysimachia pilophora (also called Hairy-fruited Loosestrife, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is an upright, herbaceous perennial with purple-tinged leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found near streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Lysimachia pilophora 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 pilophora 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 pilophora 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 pilophora

Lysimachia pilophora 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 pilophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysimachia pilophora?

Lysimachia pilophora

What is the common name of Lysimachia pilophora?

Downy Loosestrife

Where is Lysimachia pilophora native to?

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,