Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cleistogamum
ID:
669607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Curran) Hoch & P.H.Raven

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 458 (1992 publ. 1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668939



Common Names

  • Confertifoliate Willowherb
  • Confertifoliate Willowweed
  • Willowherb


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Synonyms

  • Oenothera cleistogama H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia cleistogama Curran [unknown]

Description

Epilobium cleistogamum (also called Cleistogamous 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 cleistogamum is a species of flowering plant in the Onagraceae family. It is native to Europe. It is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium cleistogamum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium cleistogamum 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 cleistogamum

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

Epilobium cleistogamum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium cleistogamum?

Epilobium cleistogamum

What is the common name of Epilobium cleistogamum?

Cleistogamous Willowherb

What are the uses of Epilobium cleistogamum?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes

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

Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' in the authors string.
Mary Katharine Brandegee (1844-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Curran' in the authors string.
Peter C. Hoch (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969685-1: Based on the initial data import