Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tonkinense
ID:
670540

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lév.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 7: 588 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669872



Common Names

  • Uechtritz Willowherb
  • Uechtritz Willowweed
  • Willowherb


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Description

Epilobium tonkinense (also called Tonkin Willowherb, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Vietnam and China. It has a rosette of basal leaves and tall, erect stems with small, white flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Epilobium tonkinense has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Epilobium tonkinense has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The flowers are borne in clusters on the stem. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium tonkinense is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is typically found in moist meadows, ditches, and other wet habitats. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. Plants can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Epilobium tonkinense

Epilobium tonkinense is native to Vietnam.

Epilobium tonkinense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium tonkinense?

Epilobium tonkinense

What is the common name of Epilobium tonkinense?

Tonkin Willowherb

What is the family of Epilobium tonkinense?

Onagraceae

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,