Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mayeri
ID:
1599945

Status:
valid

Authors:
Daksk. & Vreš

Source:

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Wulfenia 23: 243 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048723



Common Names

  • Mayeri Pedicularis
  • Mayeri Lousewort
  • Mayeri Elephant's Head


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Description

Pedicularis mayeri (also called 'Mayer's Lousewort', among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny areas. It has a slender stem, and bears yellow, tubular flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis mayeri is a species of flowering plant in the broomrape family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis mayeri has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis mayeri is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be taken. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Pedicularis mayeri

Pedicularis mayeri can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Pedicularis mayeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis mayeri?

Pedicularis mayeri

What is the common name of Pedicularis mayeri?

Mayer's Lousewort

What is the family of Pedicularis mayeri?

Orobanchaceae

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:77161010-1: 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].