Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montanum
ID:
670089

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 348 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669421



Common Names

  • Mountain Willowherb
  • Mountain Epilobium
  • Mountain Willowweed


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Synonyms

  • Chamaenerion montanum Scop. [unknown]
  • Epilobium bonsdorffii Montell [unknown]
  • Epilobium glabrum Gilib. [unknown]
  • Epilobium hypericifolium Tausch [unknown]
  • Epilobium laeve Royle [unknown]
  • Epilobium larambergianum F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Epilobium mutabile Wender. [unknown]
  • Epilobium nutans G.Don [unknown]
  • Epilobium ozanonis F.W.Schultz [unknown]
  • Epilobium perramosum Schur [unknown]
  • Epilobium radicans Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium sylvaticum Boreau [unknown]
  • Epilobium sylvestre Dierb. [unknown]
  • Epilobium verticillatum Schur [unknown]
  • Epilobium montanum cordifolium Sennen [unknown]
  • Epilobium montanum thellungianum H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Epilobium sylvaticum sessilifolium Sennen [unknown]

Description

Epilobium montanum (also called mountain 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 montanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat various skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium montanum has white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium montanum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade and dry soils. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Epilobium montanum

Epilobium montanum is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in moist meadows.

Epilobium montanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium montanum?

Epilobium montanum

What is the common name of Epilobium montanum?

Mountain Willowherb

What is the habitat of Epilobium montanum?

Moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats

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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