Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
669418

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 347 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668750



Common Names

  • Epilobium angustifolium
  • Narrow-leaved Willowherb
  • Narrow Willowherb


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Synonyms

  • Pyrogennema angustifolium (L.) Lunell [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Scop. [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion angustifolium abbreviatum Lunell [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion angustifolium album Yue Zhang & J.Y.Ma [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion angustifolium leiostylum Berlin [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion angustifolium pubescens (Hausskn.) Kitag. [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion angustifolium spectabile Simmons [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion denticulatum Schur [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion spicatum Gray [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion spicatum alba Cockerell [unknown]
  • Chamerion angustifolium (L.) Holub [unknown]
  • Chamerion angustifolium pleniflorum (Nakai) Yonek. [unknown]
  • Epilobium angustifolium abbreviatum (Lunell) Munz [unknown]
  • Epilobium angustifolium albiflorum Dumort. [unknown]
  • Epilobium angustifolium albiflorum E.L.Rand & Redfield [unknown]
  • Epilobium angustifolium macrophyllum (Hausskn.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Epilobium angustifolium spectabile (Simmons) Fernald [unknown]
  • Epilobium antonianum Auct. ex Pers. [unknown]
  • Epilobium brachycarpum Leight. [unknown]
  • Epilobium difforme Gilib. [unknown]
  • Epilobium elatum Munro ex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium gesneri Vill. [unknown]
  • Epilobium gracile Brügger [unknown]
  • Epilobium latifolium Matt. [unknown]
  • Epilobium latifolium F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Epilobium leiostylon Peterm. [unknown]
  • Epilobium macrocarpum Steph. [unknown]
  • Epilobium montanum Hacq. [unknown]
  • Epilobium neriifolium H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Epilobium persicifolium Vill. [unknown]
  • Epilobium rubrum Luce [unknown]
  • Epilobium salicifolium Stokes [unknown]
  • Epilobium spicatum Lam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium spicatum albiflorum Britton [unknown]
  • Epilobium variabile Luce [unknown]
  • Epilobium verticillatum Ten. [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion angustifolium (L.) Schur [deprecated]
  • Epilobium angustifolium angustifolium [unknown]
  • Epilobium salicifolium Bojer [unknown]
  • Epilobium angustifolium angustifolium [unknown]
  • Epilobium angustifolium angustifolium [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion angustifolium pubescens (Hausskn.) Tzvelev [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion angustifolium karsianum Tzvelev [unknown]

Description

Epilobium angustifolium (also called Narrow-Leaved Willowherb, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb with a simple or branched stem. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia and is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as inflammation, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for its essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Epilobium angustifolium sub. circumvagum Mosquin
Epilobium angustifolium sub. macrophyllum (Hausskn.) Hultén

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium angustifolium has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium angustifolium is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-draining soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or fall, and cuttings can be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Epilobium angustifolium

Epilobium angustifolium is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Epilobium angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium angustifolium?

Epilobium angustifolium

What is the common name of Epilobium angustifolium?

Narrow-leaved Willowherb

What is the family of Epilobium angustifolium?

Onagraceae

Species in the Epilobium genus

Epilobium campestre, Epilobium subdentatum, Epilobium abortivum, Epilobium adenocaulon, Epilobium aggregatum, Epilobium aitchisonii, Epilobium algidum, Epilobium alpestre, Epilobium alsinifolium, Epilobium alsinoides, Epilobium amurense, Epilobium anagallidifolium, Epilobium anatolicum, Epilobium anglicum, Epilobium angustifolium, Epilobium angustum, Epilobium argillaceum, Epilobium arvernense, Epilobium astonii, Epilobium atlanticum, Epilobium australe, Epilobium barbeyanum, Epilobium billardierianum, Epilobium blinii, Epilobium boissieri, Epilobium borbasianum, Epilobium brachiatum, Epilobium brachycarpum, Epilobium brevifolium, Epilobium brevipes, Epilobium brevipilum, Epilobium brevisquamatum, Epilobium brunnatum, Epilobium brunnescens, Epilobium canum, Epilobium capense, Epilobium celakovskyanum, Epilobium chateri, Epilobium chionanthum, Epilobium chitralense, Epilobium chlorifolium, Epilobium ciliatum, Epilobium clarkeanum, Epilobium clavatum, Epilobium cleistogamum, Epilobium colchicum, Epilobium collinum, Epilobium coloratum, Epilobium confertifolium, Epilobium confine,

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,

References