Epilobium tetragonum subsp. tetragonum
Square Stemmed Willowherb
Also known as: Epilobium adnatum f. major Hausskn. +3 more
- Epilobium adnatum f. major Hausskn.
- Epilobium adnatum f. simplex Hausskn.
- Epilobium adnatum var. henriquesii H.Lév.
- Epilobium adnatum var. heribaudii H.Lév.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Epilobium tetragonum subsp. tetragonum (commonly known as Square-Stemmed Willowherb) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Onagraceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Epilobium tetragonum, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Macaronesia, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southern Africa, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Central European Russia, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, France, Free State, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krasnoyarsk, Kriti, KwaZulu-Natal, Lebanon-Syria, Lesotho, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Northern Provinces, Northwest European Russia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, West Himalaya, West Siberia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, Crozet Is., Denmark, Finland, Kerguelen, New Zealand North, Norway, Sweden, Western Australia
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