Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
669833

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 27: 351 (1894 publ. 1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669165



Common Names

  • Gracile-stalked Willowherb
  • Gracile-stalked Fireweed
  • Gracile-stalked Epilobium


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Description

Epilobium gracilipes (also called Slender-stalked Willowherb, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, where it grows in moist mountain habitats, such as meadows and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium gracilipes flowers are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium gracilipes is a perennial herb native to western North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into sections with at least two shoots per section. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Epilobium gracilipes

Epilobium gracilipes can be found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet areas in the western United States and Canada.

Epilobium gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium gracilipes?

Epilobium gracilipes

What is the common name of Epilobium gracilipes?

Graceful Willowherb

What is the natural habitat of Epilobium gracilipes?

Meadows, ditches, and other wet places

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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