Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
gyroflexa
ID:
471679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1787

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Dauphiné 2: 426 (1787)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471011



Common Names

  • Gyroflexa Lousewort
  • Gyroflexa Elephant's Head
  • Gyroflexa Elephant's Head Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis gyroflexa (also called Twisted Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in alpine meadows, subalpine forests, and rocky slopes. It has a slender stem and bright yellow flowers with long, narrow petals.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis gyroflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pedicularis gyroflexa sub. praetutiana (Levier ex Steininger) Kunz & E.Mayer
Pedicularis gyroflexa sub. gyroflexa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis gyroflexa is a yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pedicularis gyroflexa can be done through seed sowing, cuttings, and division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pedicularis gyroflexa

Pedicularis gyroflexa is found in the Caucasus Mountains.

Pedicularis gyroflexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis gyroflexa?

Pedicularis gyroflexa

What is the common name of Pedicularis gyroflexa?

Gyroflexa lousewort

What are the characteristics of Pedicularis gyroflexa?

Pedicularis gyroflexa is a perennial herb with a short rhizome and a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are pinnately divided and the flowers are yellow or white in color.

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

Dominique Villars (1745-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807123-1: 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].