Pedicularis instar - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
instar
ID:
471644
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain ex Maxim.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 32: 565 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470976
Common Names
- Instar Lousewort
- Instar Lousewort
- Instar Lousewort Lousewort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pedicularis instar (also called star lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Orobanchaceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem that bears a single, terminal flower. It is native to the western United States and Canada, where it grows in moist, rocky meadows and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis instar is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as colds, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pedicularis instar is yellow with a tubular shape. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and long.
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Pedicularis instar 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 instar
Pedicularis instar is native to the Alps and can be found in alpine meadows.
Pedicularis instar FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis instar?
Pedicularis instar
What is the common name of Pedicularis instar?
No common name
What are the characteristics of Pedicularis instar?
Pedicularis instar 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
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807186-1: 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].