Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
faurei
ID:
1415992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rouy

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Eur. 17: 137 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428457



Common Names

  • Pedicularis faurei
  • Faure's Pedicularis
  • Faure's Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis faurei (also called 'Faure's Pedicularis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that typically grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and parts of tropical Africa. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis faurei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis faurei has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis faurei is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Pedicularis faurei

Pedicularis faurei is native to Colombia and can be found in wet forests and along streams.

Pedicularis faurei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis faurei?

Pedicularis faurei

What is the common name of Pedicularis faurei?

Faure's Pedicularis

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis faurei?

Dry, rocky hillsides and grassy slopes

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:77222117-1: 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].