Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
anthemifolia
ID:
471400

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. ex Colla

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Herb. Pedem. 4: 370 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470732



Common Names

  • Anthemifolia lousewort
  • Anthemifolia pedicularis
  • Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis anthemifolia (also called Daisy Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It has yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in moist meadows, open forests, and alpine tundra.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis anthemifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pedicularis anthemifolia sub. elatior (Regel) P.C.Tsoong
Pedicularis anthemifolia sub. anthemifolia

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis anthemifolia 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 anthemifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division and seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and prefers a slightly acidic soil.

Where to Find Pedicularis anthemifolia

Pedicularis anthemifolia is native to South America and can be found in wet, rocky, and sandy soils.

Pedicularis anthemifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis anthemifolia?

Pedicularis anthemifolia

What is the common name of Pedicularis anthemifolia?

Anthemis-Leaved Lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis anthemifolia?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra of North America

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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Luigi Aloysius Colla (1766-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colla' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806785-1: 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].