Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflorum
ID:
669672

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 457 (1992 publ. 1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669004



Common Names

  • Dense-flowered Willowherb
  • Dense-flowered Epilobium
  • Dense-flowered Willowweed


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Synonyms

  • Oenothera salicina Nutt. ex Torr. & A.Gray [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia bipartita Greene [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia densiflora (Lindl.) Bartl. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia densiflora bipartita (Greene) Jeps. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia densiflora imbricata Greene [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia densiflora imbricata (Greene) Munz [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia densiflora montana Jeps. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia densiflora pallescens Suksd. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia densiflora salicina (Rydb.) Munz [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia douglasii Spach [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia imbricata A.Heller [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia salicina Rydb. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia sparsiflora A.Heller [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia sparsifolia A.Nelson & P.B.Kenn. [unknown]
  • Oenothera densiflora Lindl. [unknown]
  • Oenothera densiflora tenella A.Gray [unknown]
  • Oenothera densiflora imbricata H.Lév. [deprecated]

Description

Epilobium densiflorum (also called Denseflower Willowherb, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist areas, such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium densiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including inflammation, skin problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium densiflorum has small, white flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium densiflorum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Epilobium densiflorum

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

Epilobium densiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium densiflorum?

Epilobium densiflorum

What is the common name of Epilobium densiflorum?

Dense-flowered Willowherb

What are the uses of Epilobium densiflorum?

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Peter H. Raven (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Raven' 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:969682-1: Based on the initial data import