Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aschersonianum
ID:
1088740

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Epilobium : 95, 178 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088078



Common Names

  • Epilobium Aschersonianum
  • Aschersonian Willowherb
  • Aschersonian Epilobium


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Description

Epilobium aschersonianum (also called Ascherson's Willowherb, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It has a single, erect stem with pink flowers and small, linear leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium aschersonianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive and colorful flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium aschersonianum has small white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium aschersonianum is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Epilobium aschersonianum

Epilobium aschersonianum can be found in the western United States and Canada, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia.

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,