Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
canescens
ID:
471211

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Tsoong

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 3: 292, 323 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470543



Common Names

  • Canescens Lousewort
  • Gray Lousewort
  • Hoary Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis canescens (also called Hoary 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 canescens 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 canescens 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 canescens is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Pedicularis canescens

Pedicularis canescens can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.

Pedicularis canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis canescens?

Pedicularis canescens

What is the family of Pedicularis canescens?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Pedicularis canescens?

Hoary 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

Pu Chiu Tsoong (1906-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Tsoong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806887-1: 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].