Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schmidtianum
ID:
670433

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rostk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Sedin. : 172 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669765



Common Names

  • Schmidt's Willowherb
  • Schmidt's Epilobium
  • Schmidt's Fireweed


Searching for Epilobium schmidtianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Epilobium matrense Borbás [unknown]
  • Epilobium phyllonema Knal ex Borbás [unknown]
  • Epilobium schurdstianum Rostk. [unknown]
  • Epilobium wimmeri F.W.Schultz [unknown]

Description

Epilobium schmidtianum (also called Schmidt's willow-herb, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to western North America. It is found in open, wet areas, such as meadows, streambanks, and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium schmidtianum 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 schmidtianum 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.

Searching for Epilobium schmidtianum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium schmidtianum is a perennial herb native to western North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into sections with at least two shoots per section. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Epilobium schmidtianum

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

Epilobium schmidtianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium schmidtianum?

Epilobium schmidtianum

What are the common names of Epilobium schmidtianum?

Mountain Willowherb, Willowherb

What is the natural habitat of Epilobium schmidtianum?

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,