Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macropus
ID:
670035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 9: t. 812 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669367



Common Names

  • Large-stalked Willowherb
  • Large-stalked Epilobium
  • Large-stalked Willowweed


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Description

Epilobium macropus (also called large-footed willow-herb, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of lance-shaped leaves. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and grows in moist meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium macropus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat various skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium macropus 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 macropus 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 macropus

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

Epilobium macropus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium macropus?

Epilobium macropus

What is the common name of Epilobium macropus?

Large-flowered Willowherb

What is the habitat of Epilobium macropus?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and stream banks

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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