Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
campestre
ID:
509824

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jeps.) Hoch & W.L.Wagner

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 208 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509156



Common Names

  • Epilobium campestre
  • Campestre Epilobium
  • Campestre Violet


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Synonyms

  • Boisduvalia campestris Jeps. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia diffusa Greene [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia glabella Walp. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia glabella campestris (Jeps.) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia pygmaea Munz [unknown]
  • Epilobium pygmaeum (Munz) Hoch & P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia glabella glabella [unknown]
  • Oenothera glabella Nutt. [unknown]
  • Epilobiopsis pygmaea Speg. ex H.Lév. [unknown]

Description

Epilobium campestre (also called Field Willowherb, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It has small white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium campestre has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium campestre has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its fruits are small, dry capsules containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium campestre can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Epilobium campestre

Epilobium campestre is native to Europe and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Epilobium campestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium campestre?

Epilobium campestre

What is the family of Epilobium campestre?

Onagraceae

What is the common name of Epilobium campestre?

Field Willowherb

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

Warren Lambert Wagner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.L.Wagner' in the authors string.
Willis Linn Jepson (1867-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jeps.' in the authors string.
Peter C. Hoch (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoch' in the authors string.