Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlanticum
ID:
669455

Status:
valid

Authors:
Litard. & Maire

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Contrib. Fl. Grand Atlas 2: 3 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668787



Common Names

  • Epilobium atlanticum
  • Atlantic Willowherb
  • Atlantic Epilobium


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Synonyms

  • Epilobium samuelssonii P.H.Raven [unknown]

Description

Epilobium atlanticum (also called Atlantic 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 atlanticum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium atlanticum 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 atlanticum 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 atlanticum

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

Epilobium atlanticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium atlanticum?

Epilobium atlanticum

What is the common name of Epilobium atlanticum?

Atlantic Willowherb

What is the family of Epilobium atlanticum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2790146: Based on the initial data import
René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
René Verriet de Litardière (1888-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litard.' in the authors string.