Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
porphyrium
ID:
670292

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Simpson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Roy. Soc. New Zealand 75: 189 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669624



Common Names

  • Porphyry Willowherb
  • Porphyry Epilobium
  • Porphyry Willowweed


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Description

Epilobium porphyrium (also called Purple Willowherb, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in moist habitats such as wet meadows, riverbanks, and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium porphyrium 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

Epilobium porphyrium 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 porphyrium is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought.

Where to Find Epilobium porphyrium

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

Epilobium porphyrium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium porphyrium?

Epilobium porphyrium

What is the common name of Epilobium porphyrium?

Purple Willowherb

What is the habitat of Epilobium porphyrium?

Moist meadows, ditches, and streambanks

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2790917: Based on the initial data import
George Simpson (1880-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Simpson' in the authors string.