Status:
valid
Authors:
Ivanina
Source:
ksu
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 13: 228 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471538
Common Names
- Kuljabensis Pedicularis
- Kuljabensis Lousewort
- Kuljabensis Elephant's Head
Description
Pedicularis kuljabensis (also called 'Kulja Lousewort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has long, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis kuljabensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pedicularis kuljabensis has white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pedicularis kuljabensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of the Himalayas. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rootstock in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and will require little maintenance.
Where to Find Pedicularis kuljabensis
Pedicularis kuljabensis is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.
Pedicularis kuljabensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis kuljabensis?
Pedicularis kuljabensis
What is the common name of Pedicularis kuljabensis?
Kuljab lousewort
What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis kuljabensis?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807229-1: 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].