Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denticulatum
ID:
669677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1802

Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 3: 78 (1802)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669009



Common Names

  • Toothed Willowherb
  • Toothed Fireweed
  • Toothed Epilobium


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Synonyms

  • Epilobium aequinoctiale Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium andicola Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium asplundii Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium assurgens Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium bolivianum Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium bonplandianum Kunth [unknown]
  • Epilobium caesium Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium denticulatum aberrans Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium denticulatum confertum Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium denticulatum macropetalum Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium erosum Spach ex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium euphrasioides Sieber ex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium helodes H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Epilobium hirtum Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium junceum Spreng. [unknown]
  • Epilobium meridense Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium meridense condensatum Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium meridense helodes Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium repandum Spach ex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium denticulatum denticulatum [unknown]

Description

Epilobium denticulatum (also called Toothed 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 denticulatum 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 denticulatum 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 denticulatum 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 denticulatum

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

Epilobium denticulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium denticulatum?

Epilobium denticulatum

What is the common name of Epilobium denticulatum?

Toothed Willowherb

What is the growth habit of Epilobium denticulatum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2790351: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.