Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
radicans
ID:
443063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 1: 177 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442395

Common Names

  • Lysimachia Radicans
  • Radicans Lysimachia
  • Radicans's Lysimachia

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Synonyms

  • Steironema radicans (Hook.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Nummularia radicans Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lysimachia radicans (also called Creeping Loosestrife, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Lysimachia radicans is an attractive ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract butterflies and bees. It can also be used as a ground cover to suppress weeds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysimachia radicans has yellow, star-shaped flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The flowers are followed by small, dark brown seeds that are contained in a capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons that are oval-shaped and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysimachia radicans is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lysimachia radicans

Lysimachia radicans is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Lysimachia radicans FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Lysimachia radicans?

Lysimachia radicans prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the ideal light for Lysimachia radicans?

Lysimachia radicans prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Lysimachia radicans?

Lysimachia radicans prefers high humidity, between 50-80%.

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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