Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
howellii
ID:
669885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoch

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73: 460 (1992 publ. 1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669217



Common Names

  • Howell's Willowherb
  • Howell's Epilobium
  • Howell's Willowweed


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Description

Epilobium howellii (also called Howell's willow-herb, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It is found in open, wet areas, such as meadows, streambanks, and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium howellii is a species of flowering plant in the evening primrose family. It is native to western North America, where it is found in moist areas. It has been used medicinally by Native Americans for a variety of ailments, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium howellii has white to pink flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium howellii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shaded areas. It is easy to propagate from seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division of the clumps can also be done in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Epilobium howellii

Epilobium howellii can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Epilobium howellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium howellii?

Epilobium howellii

What is the family of Epilobium howellii?

Onagraceae

What is the habitat of Epilobium howellii?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas

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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