Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
interrupta
ID:
471647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stephan ex Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 3: 214 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470979



Common Names

  • Interrupted Lousewort
  • Interrupta Lousewort
  • Interrupted Lousewort Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis interrupta (also called interrupted 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 interrupta 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pedicularis interrupta sub. tarbagataica (Semiotr.) Kamelin
Pedicularis interrupta sub. interrupta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis interrupta 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 interrupta 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 interrupta

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

Pedicularis interrupta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis interrupta?

Pedicularis interrupta

What is the common name of Pedicularis interrupta?

Interrupted Lousewort

What is the habitat of Pedicularis interrupta?

It is found in wet meadows, bogs, and wet 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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Stephan (1757-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stephan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807190-1: 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].