Pedicularis kerneri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kerneri
ID:
472093
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dalla Torre
Source:
cmp
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Anleit. Beob. Alpenpfl. : 176 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471425
Common Names
- Pedicularis kerneri
- Kerneri Pedicularis
- Kerneri's Pedicularis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pedicularis kerneri (also called Kerner's Lousewort, among many other common names) is a deciduous herb native to Japan. It has a single stem and a broad, rounded crown. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate, with a pointed tip and serrated edges. It is found in open woodlands, forest edges, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis kerneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pedicularis kerneri is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Pedicularis kerneri is a fast-growing perennial that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It is best propagated by seed or division of the rootstock. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The rootstock should be divided in the spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist until they are established. Once established, the perennial should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Pedicularis kerneri
Pedicularis kerneri can be found in Central and South America.
Pedicularis kerneri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis kerneri?
Pedicularis kerneri
Where is Pedicularis kerneri found?
Pedicularis kerneri is found in the Himalayas, China, and Taiwan.
What are the uses of Pedicularis kerneri?
Pedicularis kerneri is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
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 Wilhelm von Dalla Torre (1850-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalla Torre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807215-1: 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].