Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
serpens
ID:
744879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.DC.) U.Manns & Anderb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 39: 53 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744212

Common Names

  • Moneywort
  • Creeping Jenny
  • Yellow Loosestrife

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Description

Lysimachia serpens (also called Snake Loosestrife, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with creeping, rooting stems and small, round, bright-green leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia and is typically found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Lysimachia serpens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lysimachia serpens 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 serpens 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 serpens

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

Lysimachia serpens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysimachia serpens?

Lysimachia serpens

What is the common name of Lysimachia serpens?

Creeping Loosestrife

What is the natural habitat of Lysimachia serpens?

Meadows, marshes and riverbanks

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Arne A. Anderberg (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Anderb.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Ulrika Manns (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'U.Manns' in the authors string.