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square-stemmed willowherb

Epilobium tetragonum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Myrtales (Myrtales)
Family
Onagraceae
Genus
Epilobium
Species
Epilobium tetragonum (square-stemmed willowherb)

Names in Other Languages

French epilobe à tige carrée
German Vierkantiges Weidenrüschen

Similar Species in Epilobium

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Alpine Willowherb
Epilobium anagallidifolium
Least Concern
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American Willowherb
Epilobium ciliatum
Not Evaluated
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Annual Willowherb
Epilobium brachycarpum
Not Evaluated
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arctic willowherb
Epilobium arcticum
Not Evaluated
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Bog Willowherb
Epilobium leptophyllum
Least Concern
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broad-leaved willowherb
Epilobium montanum
Least Concern
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Bronze Willowherb
Epilobium coloratum
Least Concern
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Bronzy Willowherb
Epilobium komarovianum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of square-stemmed willowherb?
The scientific name of square-stemmed willowherb is Epilobium tetragonum. It belongs to the genus Epilobium.
What is the conservation status of square-stemmed willowherb?
square-stemmed willowherb (Epilobium tetragonum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does square-stemmed willowherb live?
square-stemmed willowherb is found in Widely distributed across Europe (8 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does square-stemmed willowherb belong to?
square-stemmed willowherb (Epilobium tetragonum) belongs to the genus Epilobium, which is part of the taxonomic family Onagraceae.
Is square-stemmed willowherb endangered?
No, square-stemmed willowherb (Epilobium tetragonum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does square-stemmed willowherb belong to?
square-stemmed willowherb (Epilobium tetragonum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of square-stemmed willowherb?
The closest relatives of square-stemmed willowherb in the genus Epilobium include Alpine Willowherb, American Willowherb, Annual Willowherb, arctic willowherb, Bog Willowherb.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Epilobium — 20 Species

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Alpine Willowherb
Epilobium anagallidifolium
LC 🐾
American Willowherb
Epilobium ciliatum
NE 🐾
Annual Willowherb
Epilobium brachycarpum
NE 🐾
arctic willowherb
Epilobium arcticum
NE 🐾
Bog Willowherb
Epilobium leptophyllum
LC 🐾
broad-leaved willowherb
Epilobium montanum
LC 🐾
Bronze Willowherb
Epilobium coloratum
LC 🐾
Bronzy Willowherb
Epilobium komarovianum
NE 🐾
Chickweed Willowherb
Epilobium alsinifolium
LC 🐾
Codlins And Cream
Epilobium hirsutum
LC 🐾
downy willowherb
Epilobium densum
NE 🐾
Hornemann'S Willowherb
Epilobium hornemannii
LC 🐾
Marsh Willow-Herb
Epilobium palustre
LC 🐾
milkflower willowherb
Epilobium lactiflorum
LC 🐾
New Zealand Willowherb
Epilobium brunnescens
NE 🐾
pale willowherb
Epilobium roseum
LC 🐾
Rockery Willowherb
Epilobium pedunculare
NE 🐾
Rocky Mountain willowherb
Epilobium saximontanum
NE 🐾
short-fruited willowherb
Epilobium obscurum
LC 🐾
small-flowered willowherb
Epilobium parviflorum
LC
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