Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nana
ID:
471553

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1940: 190 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470885



Common Names

  • Dwarf Lousewort
  • Dwarf Pedicularis
  • Dwarf Lousewort Pedicularis


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Description

Pedicularis nana (also called Dwarf lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has a hairy stem with opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Caucasus and is found in meadows, grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis nana has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments, including fever, headache, and diarrhea. It is also used in the production of herbal teas and tinctures, and has been known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis nana is a yellow-green, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis nana 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 light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Pedicularis nana

Pedicularis nana can be found in the mountains of western North America.

Pedicularis nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis nana?

Pedicularis nana

What is the common name of Pedicularis nana?

Dwarf Lousewort

Where can Pedicularis nana be found?

Pedicularis nana can be found in the western United States and Canada.

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

Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807382-1: 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].