Status:
valid
Authors:
Hausskn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 29: 53 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669882
Common Names
- Trichophyllum Willowherb
- Trichophyllum Willowweed
- Trichophyllum Epilobium
Synonyms
- Epilobium origanifolium villosum C.B.Clarke [unknown]
Description
Epilobium trichophyllum (also called Hairy Willowherb, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. 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 trichophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin and urinary tract disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Epilobium trichophyllum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Epilobium trichophyllum 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 trichophyllum
Epilobium trichophyllum is native to Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean and east to the Caucasus.
Epilobium trichophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Epilobium trichophyllum?
Epilobium trichophyllum
What is the common name of Epilobium trichophyllum?
Hairy Willowherb
What is the family of Epilobium trichophyllum?
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,