Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
heterodonta
ID:
471640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pančić

Source:
cmp

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Fl. Serbiae , Add.: 196 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470972



Common Names

  • Heterodont Lousewort
  • Heterodonta Lousewort
  • Heterodont Lousewort Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis heterodonta (also called Variable Lousewort, among many other common names) is a small herb native to the Himalayas. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis heterodonta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis heterodonta is yellow with a tubular shape. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis heterodonta is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot with some protection from wind. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. The seed should be sown in spring or autumn and germinates within a few weeks.

Where to Find Pedicularis heterodonta

Pedicularis heterodonta is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows.

Pedicularis heterodonta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis heterodonta?

Pedicularis heterodonta

What is the common name of Pedicularis heterodonta?

Heterodont lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis heterodonta?

Mountain meadows, open woods, and alpine tundra

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

Josif Pančić (1814-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pancic' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807139-1: 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].