Epilobium brunnescens
New Zealand Willowherb
Also known as: Epilobium nerteroides +1 more
- Epilobium nerteroides
- Epilobium pedunculare var. brunnescens Cockayne
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Onagraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Found natively in the Antarctic botanical region and Australasia, Epilobium brunnescens (commonly known as New Zealand Willowherb) is a shrub belonging to the Onagraceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, New Zealand, Subantarctic Islands
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Antipodean Is., Macquarie Is., New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Victoria
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Norway
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms