Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macrochila
ID:
471700

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vved.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Byull. Sredne-Aziatsk. Gosud. Univ. 11(Suppl.): 24 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471032



Common Names

  • Pedicularis macrochila
  • Large-lipped Lousewort
  • Large-lipped Pedicularis


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Description

Pedicularis macrochila (also called Large-lipped Lousewort, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to China and Tibet. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and forests, usually in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis macrochila 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis macrochila is a bright yellow color with a long tube-like shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis macrochila is a perennial herb native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Pedicularis macrochila

Pedicularis macrochila can be found in the alpine regions of the Himalayas, Tibet, and Central Asia.

Pedicularis macrochila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis macrochila?

Pedicularis macrochila

What is the common name of Pedicularis macrochila?

Large-lipped lousewort

What are the characteristics of Pedicularis macrochila?

Pedicularis macrochila is a perennial herb with a short rhizome and a basal rosette of leaves. The leaves are pinnately divided and the flowers are yellow or white in color.

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

Alexei Ivanovich Vvedensky (1898-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vved.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807314-1: 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].