Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
acaulis
ID:
471442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scop.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carniol. , ed. 2, 1: 439 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470774



Common Names

  • Acaul Lousewort
  • Acaul Wood Betony
  • Acaul Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis acaulis (also called Stemless Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia, and can be found in mountain meadows and grasslands. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall, branched stem with whorls of small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis acaulis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis acaulis has yellow flowers with a red lip. Its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis acaulis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 5.

Where to Find Pedicularis acaulis

Pedicularis acaulis is native to North America and is found in the United States and Canada. It is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Pedicularis acaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis acaulis?

Pedicularis acaulis

What is the common name of Pedicularis acaulis?

Acaulis

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis acaulis?

Subtropical and tropical moist montane forests

Species in the Pedicularis genus

Pedicularis collata, Pedicularis collettii, Pedicularis columigera, Pedicularis comosa, Pedicularis compacta, Pedicularis curvipes, Pedicularis chamissonoides, Pedicularis cheilanthifolia, Pedicularis chihuahuensis, Pedicularis cholashanensis, Pedicularis chorgonica, Pedicularis crassirostris, Pedicularis condensata, Pedicularis cornigera, Pedicularis cooperi, Pedicularis brachystachys, Pedicularis cabulica, Pedicularis brevifolia, Pedicularis brachyodonta, Pedicularis brevirostris, Pedicularis breviscaposa, Pedicularis bonatii, Pedicularis brachychila, Pedicularis cacuminidenta, Pedicularis caucasica, Pedicularis cephalanthoides, Pedicularis cenisia, Pedicularis cadmea, Pedicularis canescens, Pedicularis exigua, Pedicularis ferdinandi, Pedicularis evrardii, Pedicularis ernesti-mayeri, Pedicularis elsholtzioides, Pedicularis fetisowi, Pedicularis eriophora, Pedicularis fletcheri, Pedicularis flexosoides, Pedicularis flava, Pedicularis foliosa, Pedicularis fissa, Pedicularis flagellaris, Pedicularis flammea, Pedicularis delphinata, Pedicularis dasystachys, Pedicularis denudata, Pedicularis dhurensis, Pedicularis elongata, Pedicularis czuiliensis, Pedicularis daghestanica,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Giovanni Antonio Scopoli (1723-1788): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scop.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806735-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].