Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chitralense
ID:
669587

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Raven

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 1: 379 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668919



Common Names

  • Chitral Willowherb
  • Chitral Willowweed
  • Chitral Epilobium


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Description

Epilobium chitralense (also called Chitral 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 chitralense is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a cut flower. The plant has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium chitralense 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 chitralense 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 chitralense

Epilobium chitralense is native to the Chitral region of Pakistan and is found in moist, grassy meadows and along streams.

Epilobium chitralense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium chitralense?

Epilobium chitralense

What is the common name of Epilobium chitralense?

Chitral Willowherb

What is the habitat of Epilobium chitralense?

It is found in moist, grassy meadows, marshes, and wet, rocky slopes

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-2790269: Based on the initial data import
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.