Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
altfrontalis
ID:
471462

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Tsoong

Source:
ksu

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 68: 403 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470794



Common Names

  • Altfrontalis pedicularis
  • Altfrontalis lousewort
  • Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis altfrontalis (also called High-Fronted 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 altfrontalis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis altfrontalis 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 altfrontalis 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 altfrontalis

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

Pedicularis altfrontalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis altfrontalis?

Pedicularis altfrontalis

What is the common name of Pedicularis altfrontalis?

Altaic front lousewort

What is the habitat of Pedicularis altfrontalis?

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,

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