fringed willowherb
Epilobium ciliatum subsp. ciliatum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Fringed willowherb, scientifically known as Epilobium ciliatum subsp. ciliatum, is a resilient perennial herb native to diverse ecosystems. Renowned for its delicate, fringed petals and distinctive foliage, this plant holds significant interest in ethnobotany. It is frequently studied for its potential therapeutic properties and traditional medicinal applications globally.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- fringed willowherb
- northern willowherb
- purple-leaved willowherb
- coast willowweed
- estuarine willowherb
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Epilobium ciliatum subsp. ciliatumSynonyms
- Epilobium adenocaulon subsp. americanum
- Epilobium adenocaulon var. ecomosum
- Epilobium adenocaulon var. holosericeum
- Epilobium adenocaulon var. parishii
- Epilobium californicum var. holosericeum
- Epilobium ciliatum var. ecomosum
- Epilobium ecomosum
- Epilobium glandulosum var. occidentale
- Epilobium glandulosum var. perplexans
- Epilobium leptocarpum subsp. macounii
- Epilobium occidentale
- Epilobium watsonii var. occidentale
- Epilobium watsonii var. parishii
- Epilobium adenocaulon var. americanum
- Epilobium ciliatum var. adenocaulon
- Epilobium ciliatum subsp. adenocaulon
- Epilobium ciliense var. valdiviense
- Epilobium pallidiglandulosum
- Epilobium glandulosum var. macounii
- Epilobium glandulosum var. adenocaulon
- Epilobium chilense var. valdiviense
- Epilobium californicum var. occidentale
- Epilobium californicum var. parishii
- Epilobium adenocaulon
- Epilobium adenocaulon f. albiflorum
- Epilobium adenocaulon f. apricum
- Epilobium adenocaulon var. occidentale
- Epilobium adenocaulon var. perplexans
- Epilobium adenocaulon var. pseudocoloratum
- Epilobium perplexans
- Chamaenerion dominii
- Epilobium valdiviense
- Epilobium valdiviense var. alboffii
- Epilobium valdiviense f. elatius
- Epilobium valdiviense f. simplex
- Epilobium montezumae
- Epilobium novomexicanum
- Epilobium ostenfeldii
- Epilobium ovale
- Epilobium ovatum
- Epilobium parishii
- Epilobium pedicellare var. latifolium
- Epilobium praecox
- Epilobium pseudolineare
- Epilobium pseudorubescens
- Epilobium repens
- Epilobium santa-cruzense
- Epilobium santa-cruzense var. cruzense
- Epilobium californicum
- Epilobium caesiovirens
- Epilobium chilense var. macra
- Epilobium chilense
- Epilobium chilense var. latifolia
- Epilobium chilense f. latifolium
- Epilobium chilense var. latifolium
- Epilobium chilense f. macrum
- Epilobium chilense var. macrum
- Epilobium chilense var. verticillata
- Epilobium chilense f. verticillatum
- Epilobium constrictum
- Epilobium cunninghamii
- Epilobium deminutum
- Epilobium dominii
- Epilobium doriphyllum
- Epilobium fendleri
- Epilobium glandulosum var. ecomosum
- Epilobium griseum
- Epilobium holosericeum
- Epilobium hookerianum
- Epilobium leiophyton
- Epilobium leptocarpum var. macounii
- Epilobium longipes
- Epilobium lorentzianum
- Epilobium macdougalii
- Epilobium magellanicum
- Epilobium mexicanum var. paulsenii
- Epilobium mexicanum
- Epilobium aconcaguinum
- Epilobium adenocaulon f. umbrosum
- Epilobium albiflorum
- Epilobium alaskae
- Epilobium americanum
- Epilobium argentium
Regional and Traditional Names
German:
- Drüsiges Weidenröschen
- Weißes Drüsiges Weidenröschen
French:
- épilobe cilié
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Myrttales and falls under the family Onagraceae. Finally, it is identified as a member of the genus Epilobium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Onagraceae |
| Genus | Epilobium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical range primarily concentrated within the northern regions of Europe. It can be found growing in the coastal and northern landscapes of Denmark. Its distribution extends further north to include the territories of Finland and Iceland. Additionally, the species is present across the islands of Great Britain. Finally, its documented presence concludes within the natural habitats of Ireland.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark |
| Northern Europe | Finland |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Iceland |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Northern Europe | Norway |
| Northern Europe | Sweden |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia |
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Middle Europe | Poland |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Epilobium ciliatum subsp. ciliatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Tannins, polyphenols.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Tannins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphenols | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Tannins
- Natural product communications
polyphenols
- Natural product communications