Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
incarnatoides
ID:
471656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steininger

Source:
ksu

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bot. Centralbl. 29: 157 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470988



Common Names

  • Incarnatoides Lousewort
  • Incarnatoides Lousewort
  • Incarnatoides Lousewort Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis incarnatoides (also called Red Indian Paintbrush, 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 red flowers with long, narrow petals.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis incarnatoides is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as colds, headaches, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis incarnatoides 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 incarnatoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pedicularis incarnatoides

Pedicularis incarnatoides is native to the Alps and can be found in alpine meadows.

Pedicularis incarnatoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis incarnatoides?

Pedicularis incarnatoides

What is the common name of Pedicularis incarnatoides?

Incarnatoides Lousewort

What is the habitat of Pedicularis incarnatoides?

It is found in alpine meadows and rocky 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

Hans Steininger (1856-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steininger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807177-1: 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].