Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
caeruleo-albescens
ID:
471203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wendelbo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Bot. 1: 56 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470535



Common Names

  • Blue-white Lousewort
  • Blue-white Pedicularis
  • Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens


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Description

Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens (also called Blue-white Lousewort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the western United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens is a yellowish-greenish color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis callicoma is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It grows in alpine meadows at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. The plant can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks.

Where to Find Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens

Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.

Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens?

Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens

What is the family of Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens?

Blue-white 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

Per Erland Berg Wendelbo (1927-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wendelbo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806876-1: 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].