Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
altaica
ID:
471461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stephan ex Steven

Source:
cmp

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 6: 48 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470793



Common Names

  • Altaica pedicularis
  • Altaica lousewort
  • Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis altaica (also called Altaic 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 altaica is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis altaica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis altaica is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Pedicularis altaica

Pedicularis altaica is found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal, at elevations of 2,400–4,400 m.

Pedicularis altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis altaica?

Pedicularis altaica

What is the common name of Pedicularis altaica?

Altaic lousewort

What is the habitat of Pedicularis altaica?

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

Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Stephan (1757-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stephan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806764-1: 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].