Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cheilanthifolia
ID:
471148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 2: 19 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470480



Common Names

  • Pedicularis cheilanthifolia
  • Cheilanthes-Leaved Pedicularis
  • Cheilanthifolia Pedicularis


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Synonyms

  • Pedicularis cheilanthifolia cheilanthifolia [unknown]

Description

Pedicularis cheilanthifolia (also called Fissured Lousewort, among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It has small, oval leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to North America, and is commonly found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis cheilanthifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis cheilanthifolia has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth texture. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis cheilanthifolia is a terrestrial orchid native to India. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers warm temperatures and bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Pedicularis cheilanthifolia

Pedicularis cheilanthifolia can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Pedicularis cheilanthifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis cheilanthifolia?

Pedicularis cheilanthifolia

What is the family of Pedicularis cheilanthifolia?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Pedicularis cheilanthifolia?

None

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

Alexander von Schrenk (1816-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrenk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806903-1: 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].