Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
flexosoides
ID:
471237

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 78: 75 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470569



Common Names

  • Flexosoides Lousewort
  • Hairy Lousewort
  • Rough Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis flexosoides (also called Flexuous Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis flexosoides 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 flexosoides is a bright yellow with a long, curved spur. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis flexosoides can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden, as it is susceptible to frost damage.

Where to Find Pedicularis flexosoides

Pedicularis flexosoides is native to the western United States, from Oregon to California.

Pedicularis flexosoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis flexosoides?

Pedicularis flexosoides

What is the common name of Pedicularis flexosoides?

Flexible Lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis flexosoides?

Grasslands and open woods

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

Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70027669-1: 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].