Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
kungeica
ID:
472207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bajtenov

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Izv. Akad. Nauk Kazakhsk. S.S.R., Ser. Biol. 1990(4): 84 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471539



Common Names

  • Kungeica Pedicularis
  • Kungeica Lousewort
  • Kungeica Elephant's Head


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Description

Pedicularis kungeica (also called 'Kungei 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 kungeica 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 kungeica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis kungeica 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 kungeica

Pedicularis kungeica is native to the Himalayas and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Pedicularis kungeica FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Pedicularis kungeica

What type of plant is this?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is this plant native to?

Central and South America

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

Muslim Smailovich Baitenov (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bajtenov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940410-1: 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].