Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillatum
ID:
670580

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.X.Wang, W.Y.Guo & Y.S.Fu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Abstr. Int. Bot. Congr. 15: 250 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000669912



Common Names

  • Whorled Willowherb
  • Whorled Willow-herb
  • Verticillate Willowherb


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Description

Epilobium verticillatum (also called Whorled Willowherb, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. 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 verticillatum 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 verticillatum 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 verticillatum is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to keep the plant tidy.

Where to Find Epilobium verticillatum

Epilobium verticillatum is native to the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana.

Epilobium verticillatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Epilobium verticillatum?

Epilobium verticillatum

What is the common name of Epilobium verticillatum?

Whorled Willowherb

What is the family of Epilobium verticillatum?

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-2791180: Based on the initial data import
Wan Xian Wang (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.X.Wang' in the authors string.
Wen Yuan Guo (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Y.Guo' in the authors string.
Yun Sheng Fu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.S.Fu' in the authors string.