Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pennell) R.R.Mill
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 67: 186 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747028
Common Names
- Pedicularis bipinnatifida
- Bipinnatifida Pedicularis
- Pedicularis
Description
Pedicularis bipinnatifida (also called Bipinnate Lousewort, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Himalayas. It has small, green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis bipinnatifida is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pedicularis bipinnatifida has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.5 cm. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pedicularis bipinnatifida is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.
Where to Find Pedicularis bipinnatifida
Pedicularis bipinnatifida is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Pedicularis bipinnatifida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis bipinnatifida?
Pedicularis bipinnatifida
What is the common name of Pedicularis bipinnatifida?
Bipinnate lousewort
What type of plant is Pedicularis bipinnatifida?
Herbaceous perennial
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105507-1: 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].