Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachiatum
ID:
669507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Čelak.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. Prag 1873: 146 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668839



Common Names

  • Epilobium brachiatum
  • Branched Willowherb
  • Branched-flowered Willowherb


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Synonyms

  • Epilobium acidulum Hausskn. [unknown]

Description

Epilobium brachiatum (also called Branched Willowherb, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody stem and small, oval leaves. The flowers are pink and fragrant, and the fruits are capsules. It is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium brachiatum 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 brachiatum has white or pink flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium brachiatum 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 brachiatum

Epilobium brachiatum is native to Australia and can be found in heathlands and dry sclerophyll forests.

Epilobium brachiatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium brachiatum?

Epilobium brachiatum

What is the common name of Epilobium brachiatum?

Branched Epilobium

What is the natural habitat of Epilobium brachiatum?

It is found in India, growing in moist grasslands and open forests.

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,

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