Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palustre
ID:
670209

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669541



Common Names

  • Marsh Willowherb
  • Marsh Epilobium
  • Marsh Fireweed


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Synonyms

  • Chamaenerion americanum Sweet [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion palustre Schreb. [unknown]
  • Chamaenerion palustre Scop. [unknown]
  • Epilobium alpinum L. [unknown]
  • Epilobium alpinum albiflorum (Suksd.) C.L.Hitchc. [unknown]
  • Epilobium alsineifolium Wirtg. ex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium clavatotrichon (Rohlena) A.W.Hill [unknown]
  • Epilobium empetrifolium Kunze ex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium fischerianum (Hausskn.) Pavlov [unknown]
  • Epilobium kerneri Borbás [unknown]
  • Epilobium laestadii Kytöv. [unknown]
  • Epilobium ligulatum Baker [unknown]
  • Epilobium lineare Muhl. [unknown]
  • Epilobium lineare angustissimum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium lineare latifolium E.L.Rand & Redfield [unknown]
  • Epilobium lineare oliganthum Trel. [unknown]
  • Epilobium lineare pennsylvanicum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium lineare simplex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium nutans Kern. [unknown]
  • Epilobium oliganthum Michx. [unknown]
  • Epilobium oliganthum albescens Farw. [unknown]
  • Epilobium oliganthum gracile Farw. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre albiflorum Lehm. in Hook. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre fischerianum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre gracile (Farw.) Dorn [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre lineare (Muhl.) A.Gray [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre longirameum Fernald & Wiegand [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre majus Benth. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre minimum Benth. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre oliganthum (Michx.) Fernald [unknown]
  • Epilobium pulchrum Suksd. [unknown]
  • Epilobium pulchrum albiflorum Suksd. [unknown]
  • Epilobium pumilum Steud. [unknown]
  • Epilobium pusillum Gillies ex Hook. [unknown]
  • Epilobium pylaieanum Fernald [unknown]
  • Epilobium ramiflorum Hegetschw. [unknown]
  • Epilobium rhynchocarpum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Epilobium scaturiginium Wimm. ex Uechtr. [unknown]
  • Epilobium simplex Tratt. [unknown]
  • Epilobium sudeticum Beurl. [unknown]
  • Epilobium tetragonum Aitch. [unknown]
  • Epilobium tundrarum Sam. [unknown]
  • Epilobium vogesiacum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium wyomingense A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre albescens Richards [unknown]
  • Epilobium alpinum gavei H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre slendzinskii Tacik [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre lapponicum Wahlenb. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre palustre [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre lavandulifolium Lecoq & Lamotte ex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre monticola Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre alpicola Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre labradoricum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre fontanum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre confertum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre adenophorum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre altaicum Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium palustre grammadophyllum Hausskn. [unknown]

Description

Epilobium palustre (also called Marsh Willow-herb, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 50 cm tall. It has narrow, toothed leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in moist meadows, streambanks and other wet areas.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium palustre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat urinary tract infections and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium palustre has white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium palustre is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to moist areas of Europe and North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Epilobium palustre

Epilobium palustre is found in Europe, in areas with moist soils.

Epilobium palustre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium palustre?

Epilobium palustre

What is the common name of Epilobium palustre?

Marsh Willowherb

What is the habitat of Epilobium palustre?

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,

References