Pedicularis aurantiaca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
1287620
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.F.Sprague) Monfils & Prather
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Madroño 54: 311 (2007 publ. 2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286958
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Pedicularis aurantiaca (also called Orange Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It has small, orange flowers, and its leaves are deeply lobed. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is adapted to survive in cold temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis aurantiaca is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pedicularis aurantiaca has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pedicularis aurantiaca can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Water regularly, but do not overwater.
Where to Find Pedicularis aurantiaca
Pedicularis aurantiaca can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington in the United States.
Pedicularis aurantiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis aurantiaca?
Pedicularis aurantiaca
What type of plant is Pedicularis aurantiaca?
Herb
What is the common name of Pedicularis aurantiaca?
Orange lousewort
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
L. Alan Prather (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prather' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Fern Sprague (b.1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Sprague' in the authors string.
Anna K. Monfils: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monfils' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60447179-2: 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].