Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coloratum
ID:
669614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muhl. ex Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1807

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Herb. Spreng. : 18 (1807)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000668946



Common Names

  • Purple Willowherb
  • Purple Willowweed
  • Purple-leaved Willowherb


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Synonyms

  • Epilobium coloratum albiflorum Cockerell [unknown]
  • Epilobium coloratum minus Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium coloratum umbrosum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium divaricatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Epilobium domingense Urb. [unknown]
  • Epilobium coloratum tenuifolium H.H.Eaton [unknown]

Description

Epilobium coloratum (also called Purple-leaved 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 coloratum 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 coloratum 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 coloratum 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 coloratum

Epilobium coloratum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.

Epilobium coloratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium coloratum?

Epilobium coloratum

What is the common name of Epilobium coloratum?

Colored Willowherb

What are the uses of Epilobium coloratum?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2790294: Based on the initial data import
Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.