Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
terrestris
ID:
443072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton, Sterns & Poggenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Prelim. Cat. : 34 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000442404

Common Names

  • Lysimachia Terrestris
  • Terrestris Lysimachia
  • Terrestris's Lysimachia

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Synonyms

  • Viscum terrestre L. [unknown]
  • Lysimachia racemosa Lam. [unknown]
  • Lysimachia stricta Aiton [unknown]
  • Lysimachia bulbifera Curtis [unknown]
  • Lysimachia terrestris terrestris [unknown]
  • Lysimachia terrestris ovata Fernald [unknown]
  • Lysimachia terrestris terrestris [unknown]
  • Lysimachia stricta ovata E.L.Rand & Redfield [unknown]

Description

Lysimachia terrestris (also called Ground 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 terrestris 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lysimachia terrestris var. angustifolia (Chapm.) Hand.-Mazz.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysimachia terrestris has small, yellow, five-petaled flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysimachia terrestris is a perennial plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Lysimachia terrestris

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

Lysimachia terrestris FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Lysimachia terrestris?

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

What is the ideal light for Lysimachia terrestris?

Lysimachia terrestris prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Lysimachia terrestris?

Lysimachia terrestris 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2492251: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Emerson Ellick Sterns (1846-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sterns' in the authors string.
Justus Ferdinand Poggenburg I (1840-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poggenb.' in the authors string.