Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canum
ID:
669549

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Greene) P.H.Raven

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 335 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668881



Common Names

  • Canum Epilobium
  • Epilobium canum
  • Gray Willowherb


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Synonyms

  • Epilobium canum angustifolium (Keck) P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Epilobium canum garrettii (A.Nelson) P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Epilobium canum garrettii (A.Nelson) N.H.Holmgren & P.K.Holmgren [unknown]
  • Epilobium canum mexicanum (C.Presl) P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Zauschneria californica C.Presl [unknown]
  • Zauschneria californica villosa (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Zauschneria californica californica [unknown]
  • Zauschneria californica californica [unknown]
  • Zauschneria cana Greene [unknown]
  • Zauschneria garrettii A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Epilobium canum canum [unknown]
  • Zauschneria mexicana C.Presl [unknown]
  • Zauschneria californica microphylla A.Gray ex W.H.Brewer & S.Watson [unknown]
  • Zauschneria microphylla (A.Gray ex W.H.Brewer & S.Watson) Moxley [unknown]
  • Zauschneria villosa Greene [unknown]
  • Zauschneria latifolia garrettii Hilend [unknown]
  • Zauschneria californica mexicana (C.Presl) Hoover [unknown]
  • Zauschneria californica angustifolia D.D.Keck [unknown]
  • Zauschneria californica mexicana (C.Presl) P.H.Raven [unknown]

Description

Epilobium canum (also called Hoary 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 canum 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 canum 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 canum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the root clump or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Epilobium canum

Epilobium canum is native to Europe and can be found in France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Epilobium canum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium canum?

Epilobium canum

What is the common name of Epilobium canum?

Hoary Epilobium

What is the natural habitat of Epilobium canum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2790233: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.