Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
caucasica
ID:
471196

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 2: 72 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470528



Common Names

  • Caucasian Lousewort
  • Caucasian Pedicularis
  • Pedicularis caucasica


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Description

Pedicularis caucasica (also called Caucasian Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis caucasica has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis caucasica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis caucasica 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 caucasica

Pedicularis caucasica can be found in the Caucasus mountains of Russia and Georgia.

Pedicularis caucasica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis caucasica?

Pedicularis caucasica

What is the common name of Pedicularis caucasica?

Caucasian Lousewort

Where is Pedicularis caucasica found?

Pedicularis caucasica is found in Europe

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 August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806895-1: 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].