Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gunnianum
ID:
669843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hausskn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 29: 149 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669175



Common Names

  • Gunn's Willowherb
  • Gunn's Fireweed
  • Gunn's Epilobium


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Synonyms

  • Epilobium diversifolium Hausskn. [unknown]

Description

Epilobium gunnianum (also called Gunn's 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 gunnianum 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 gunnianum 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 gunnianum is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Epilobium gunnianum

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

Epilobium gunnianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium gunnianum?

Epilobium gunnianum

What is the common name of Epilobium gunnianum?

Gunn's Willowherb

What is the natural habitat of Epilobium gunnianum?

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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