Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 434 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471085
Common Names
- Pedicularis lasiostachys
- Woolly-spiked Lousewort
- Woolly-spiked Pedicularis
Description
Pedicularis lasiostachys (also called Marsh Lousewort, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, and is usually found in moist meadows, marshes, and wet grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis lasiostachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pedicularis lasiostachys is a bright yellow color and has a long, tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pedicularis lasiostachys is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best planted in spring or fall.
Where to Find Pedicularis lasiostachys
Pedicularis lasiostachys can be found in the alpine regions of the Himalayas, Tibet, and Central Asia.
Pedicularis lasiostachys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis lasiostachys?
Pedicularis lasiostachys
What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis lasiostachys?
Alpine meadows and grassy slopes
What is the flowering season of Pedicularis lasiostachys?
July to August
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:807259-1: 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].