Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colchicum
ID:
669611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Albov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Colchic. : 86 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668943



Common Names

  • Gerrard's Star Grass
  • Star Grass
  • Yellow Star Grass


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Synonyms

  • Chamaenerion caucasicum Sosn. ex Grossh. [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion colchicum (Albov) Steinb. [unknown]
  • Chamerion caucasicum (Hausskn.) Galushko [unknown]
  • Chamerion colchicum (Albov) Holub [unknown]
  • Epilobium dodonei caucasicum Hausskn. [unknown]

Description

Epilobium colchicum (also called Colchicum Willowherb, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist and wet habitats, such as riverbanks, ditches, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium colchicum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Epilobium colchicum sub. iranicum P.H.Raven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium colchicum 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 colchicum 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 colchicum

Epilobium colchicum is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran. It can be found in moist meadows, stream banks, and other wet habitats.

Epilobium colchicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium colchicum?

Epilobium colchicum

What is the common name of Epilobium colchicum?

Colchic Willowherb

What are the uses of Epilobium colchicum?

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,

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