Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subdentatum
ID:
509825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Meyen) Lievens & Hoch

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 83: 208 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509157



Common Names

  • Epilobium subdentatum
  • Subdentatum Epilobium
  • Subdentatum Violet


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Synonyms

  • Nierembergia subdentata Meyen [deprecated]
  • Oenothera volkmannii (Phil.) H.Lév. & Guffroy [unknown]
  • Oenothera uniflora Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia andina Phil. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia concinna (D.Don) Spach [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia subulata Raim. [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia tocornalii Gay [unknown]
  • Boisduvalia volckmannii Phil. [unknown]
  • Cratericarpium argyrophyllum Spach [unknown]
  • Cratericarpium subulatum Raimann [unknown]
  • Epilobium concinnum (D.Don) Hoch & P.H.Raven [unknown]
  • Oenothera subulata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Oenothera concinna D.Don [unknown]
  • Megapterium argyrophyllum retusifolium R.R.Gates [unknown]

Description

Epilobium subdentatum (also called Subdentate Willowherb, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with narrow, toothed leaves and pink flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium subdentatum has been used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium subdentatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its fruits are small, dry capsules containing small, winged seeds. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium subdentatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a mix of sand and peat moss. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Epilobium subdentatum

Epilobium subdentatum is native to Europe and can be found in rocky areas, grasslands, and woodlands.

Epilobium subdentatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium subdentatum?

Epilobium subdentatum

What is the family of Epilobium subdentatum?

Onagraceae

What is the common name of Epilobium subdentatum?

Subdentate Willowherb

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-2607054: Based on the initial data import
Franz Meyen (1804-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meyen' in the authors string.
Alan W. Lievens: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lievens' in the authors string.
Peter C. Hoch (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoch' in the authors string.