Botanical Overview
Epilobium rosmarinifolium is a species in the Onagraceae family. This species belongs to the Onagraceae family, a group of flowering plants. Phytochemical data for this species are limited at present.
General Description
Epilobium rosmarinifolium is a botanical synonym of two species of plant: Chamaenerion dodonaei published in 1788 by Thaddäus Haenke (1761–1817) Epilobium leptophyllum published in 1813 by Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774–1820).
Family Context
The Onagraceae family is widely distributed. Notable medicinal members include:
- Jussiaea suffruticosa — 21 documented uses
- Jussiaeae Herba — 10 documented uses
- Evening-Primrose — 7 documented uses
- Ascending ludwigia — 3 documented uses
Active Compounds
Phytochemical research has identified 1 compound in this species: betulinic-acid.
Research Status
Although this species has documented phytochemical constituents, its ethnobotanical and clinical documentation remains incomplete. Additional phytochemical investigation could identify novel bioactive compounds in this plant.