Lysimachia fortunei
Fortune’s Loosestrife
Also known as: Lysimachia chikungensis L.H.Bailey +3 more
- Lysimachia chikungensis L.H.Bailey
- Lysimachia fortunei f. suboppositifolia Honda
- Lysimachia fortunei subsp. pubescens Pamp.
- Lysimachia fortunei var. pubescens Pamp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Primulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Lysimachia fortunei (commonly known as Fortune’s loosestrife) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Primulaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Korea, Laos, Taiwan, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Transcaucasus