Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hectori-leveilleanum
ID:
669854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Monde Pl. 21: 3 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669186



Common Names

  • Hector-Leveille's Willowherb
  • Hector-Leveille's Epilobium
  • Hector-Leveille's Willowweed


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Description

Epilobium hectori-leveilleanum (also called Hector's willowherb, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall flowering stalks that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in moist meadows, along streams, and in wet areas of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium hectori-leveilleanum 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 hectori-leveilleanum 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 hectori-leveilleanum is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate light frosts and is drought tolerant. It can also be grown in containers.

Where to Find Epilobium hectori-leveilleanum

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

Epilobium hectori-leveilleanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium hectori-leveilleanum?

Epilobium hectori-leveilleanum

What is the common name of Epilobium hectori-leveilleanum?

Hector-Leveille's Willowherb

What is the natural habitat of Epilobium hectori-leveilleanum?

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,