Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
669864

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 347 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669196



Common Names

  • Hairy Willowherb
  • Hairy Epilobium
  • Hairy Willowweed


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Synonyms

  • Chamaenerion grandiflorum Moench [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion hirsutum Scop. [unknown]
  • Epilobium amplexicaule Lam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium aquaticum Thuill. [unknown]
  • Epilobium dubium Borbás [unknown]
  • Epilobium foliosum Hochst. [unknown]
  • Epilobium grandiflorum Weber [unknown]
  • Epilobium himalense Royle [unknown]
  • Epilobium hirsutum alboroseum D.C.McClint. [unknown]
  • Epilobium hirsutum laetum Wall. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Epilobium hirsutum minor Gančev [unknown]
  • Epilobium hirsutum minus Gančev [unknown]
  • Epilobium hirsutum sericeum Benth. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Epilobium hirsutum villosissimum W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Epilobium incanum Pers. [unknown]
  • Epilobium mirei Quézel [unknown]
  • Epilobium nassirelinulci Stapf [unknown]
  • Epilobium ramosum Huds. [unknown]
  • Epilobium serratum Jacquem. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Epilobium tomentosum Vent. [unknown]
  • Epilobium velutinum Nevski [unknown]
  • Epilobium villosum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Epilobium hirsutum tomentosum (Vent.) Boiss. [unknown]
  • Epilobium hirsutum villosum (Thunb.) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Epilobium nassirelmulci Stapf [unknown]

Description

Epilobium hirsutum (also called the great willowherb, among many other common names) is an 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 2 meters in height. It is found in moist meadows, along streams, and in wet areas of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium hirsutum is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium hirsutum 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 hirsutum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. 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 hirsutum

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

Epilobium hirsutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium hirsutum?

Epilobium hirsutum

What is the common name of Epilobium hirsutum?

Hairy Willowherb

What is the natural habitat of Epilobium hirsutum?

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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