Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turkestanicum
ID:
670557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pazij & Vved.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Fl. Uzbekistan. 4: 489 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669889



Common Names

  • Turkestan Willowherb
  • Turkestan Willowweed
  • Turkestan Epilobium


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Description

Epilobium turkestanicum (also called Turkestan Willowherb, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central 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 turkestanicum 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 turkestanicum has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Epilobium turkestanicum 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 turkestanicum

Epilobium turkestanicum is native to Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to China and south to Afghanistan.

Epilobium turkestanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium turkestanicum?

Epilobium turkestanicum

What is the common name of Epilobium turkestanicum?

Turkestan Willowherb

What is the family of Epilobium turkestanicum?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2791159: Based on the initial data import
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.
Viktor K. Pazij (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pazij' in the authors string.