Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliatum
ID:
669594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Med. Repos. 2(5): 361 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668926



Common Names

  • American Willowherb
  • Ciliate Willowherb
  • Fringed Willowherb


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Synonyms

  • Chamaenerion domini Nábělek [unknown]
  • Epilobium aconcaguinum Phil. [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocaulon albiflorum F.G.Bernard [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocaulon americanum (Hausskn.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocaulon apricum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocaulon ecomosum (Fassett) Munz [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocaulon holosericeum (Trel.) Munz [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocaulon parishii (Trel.) Munz [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocaulon pseudocoloratum Lunell [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocaulon rubescens (Rydb.) Hiitonen [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocaulon umbrosum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocladon Rydb. [unknown]
  • Epilobium affine Maxim. [unknown]
  • Epilobium alaskae H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Epilobium albiflorum Phil. [unknown]
  • Epilobium americanum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium argentium Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium brevistylum Barbey [unknown]
  • Epilobium brevistylum ursinum (Parish) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Epilobium caesiovirens Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium californicum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium californicum holosericeum (Trel.) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Epilobium californicum parishii (Trel.) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Epilobium chilense Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium chilense latifolia Reiche [unknown]
  • Epilobium chilense latifolium Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium chilense latifolium Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium chilense macra Reiche [unknown]
  • Epilobium chilense macrum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium chilense macrum Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium chilense valdiviense Hosseus [unknown]
  • Epilobium chilense verticillata Reiche [unknown]
  • Epilobium chilense verticillatum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium ciliatum ecomosum (Fassett) B.Boivin [unknown]
  • Epilobium ciliense valdiviense (Hausskn.) Hosseus [unknown]
  • Epilobium concinnum Congdon [unknown]
  • Epilobium constrictum Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium cunninghamii Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium delicatum Trel. [unknown]
  • Epilobium deminutum Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium domini Popov [unknown]
  • Epilobium ecomosum Fernald [unknown]
  • Epilobium fendleri Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium glandulosum asiaticum H.Hara [unknown]
  • Epilobium glandulosum ecomosum Fassett [unknown]
  • Epilobium griseum Suksd. [unknown]
  • Epilobium holosericeum Trel. [unknown]
  • Epilobium hookerianum Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Epilobium leiophyton Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium longipes Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium macdougalii Rydb. [unknown]
  • Epilobium magellanicum Phil. & Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium novomexicanum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium ovatum Phil. ex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palmeri H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Epilobium parishii Trel. [unknown]
  • Epilobium pedicellare latifolium Walp. [unknown]
  • Epilobium perplexans Trel. ex A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Epilobium praecox Suksd. [unknown]
  • Epilobium pseudolineare Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium rubescens Rydb. [unknown]
  • Epilobium santa-cruzense Dusén [unknown]
  • Epilobium santa-cruzense cruzense Dusén [unknown]
  • Epilobium ursinum Parish ex Trel. [unknown]
  • Epilobium valdiviense Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium valdiviense alboffii Macloskie [unknown]
  • Epilobium valdiviense elatius Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium valdiviense simplex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium watsonii parishii (Trel.) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Epilobium adenocaulon americanum (Hausskn.) Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Epilobium glandulosum kurilense (Nakai) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Epilobium ciliatum ciliatum [unknown]

Description

Epilobium ciliatum (also called Fringed 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 ciliatum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Epilobium ciliatum sub. watsonii (Barbey) Hoch & P.H.Raven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium ciliatum 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 ciliatum 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 ciliatum

Epilobium ciliatum can be found in the temperate regions of North America and Europe.

Epilobium ciliatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium ciliatum?

Epilobium ciliatum

What is the common name of Epilobium ciliatum?

Fringed Willowherb

What is the growth habit of Epilobium ciliatum?

It is an erect, perennial herb with a woody base

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,