Pedicularis allorrhampha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
allorrhampha
ID:
471464
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vved.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Fl. Uzbekistan. 5: 640 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470796
Common Names
- Allorrhampha pedicularis
- Allorrhampha lousewort
- Lousewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pedicularis allorrhampha (also called Allorhampha Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. It is native to the Alps, Carpathians, and the Balkans, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis allorrhampha is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pedicularis allorrhampha is a yellow, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pedicularis allorrhampha is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or sheltered area. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Pedicularis allorrhampha
Pedicularis allorrhampha is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, at elevations of 2,400–4,400 m.
Pedicularis allorrhampha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis allorrhampha?
Pedicularis allorrhampha
What is the common name of Pedicularis allorrhampha?
Allorhampha lousewort
What is the habitat of Pedicularis allorrhampha?
It is found in alpine meadows and rocky slopes in the mountains of Europe and Asia
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
Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806758-1: 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].