Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keysseri
ID:
669934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62: 486 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669266



Common Names

  • Keysser's Willowherb
  • Keysser's Epilobium
  • Keysser's Fireweed


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Description

Epilobium keysseri (also called Keysser's Willowherb, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and erect stems with pink flowers. It grows in moist meadows, along streams, and in other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium keysseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Epilobium keysseri is a small, four-petaled, pinkish-white flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium keysseri is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and divisions can be made in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Epilobium keysseri

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

Epilobium keysseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium keysseri?

Epilobium keysseri

What is the family of Epilobium keysseri?

Onagraceae

What is the habitat of Epilobium keysseri?

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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