Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roseum
ID:
670380

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schreb.) Schreb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Spic. Fl. Lips. : 147 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669712



Common Names

  • Rose Willowherb
  • Purple Willowherb
  • Rose-Flowered Willowherb


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Synonyms

  • Chamaenerion roseum Schreb. [unknown]
  • Epilobium nudum Schum. [unknown]
  • Epilobium pilosum Kit. ex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium uliginosum Fries ex Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Epilobium roseum albiflorum H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Epilobium roseum roseum [unknown]

Description

Epilobium roseum (also called Rose 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 roseum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Epilobium roseum sub. consimile (Hausskn.) P.H.Raven
Epilobium roseum sub. subsessile (Boiss.) P.H.Raven

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium roseum has white to pink flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seed is small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium roseum 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 roseum

Epilobium roseum is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, streambanks, and other moist habitats.

Epilobium roseum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium roseum?

Epilobium roseum

What are the common names of Epilobium roseum?

Mountain Willowherb, Willowherb

What is the natural habitat of Epilobium roseum?

Moist meadows, streambanks, and mountain slopes

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,