Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nobilis
ID:
471538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonati

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 13: 127 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470870



Common Names

  • Noble Lousewort
  • Noble Pedicularis
  • Noble Lousewort Pedicularis


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Description

Pedicularis nobilis (also called Noble Lousewort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a branching stem. It has small, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and is found in moist meadows, bogs, and wet woods.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis nobilis has been used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis nobilis is a bright 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 nobilis is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagate by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Pedicularis nobilis

Pedicularis nobilis can be found in the mountains of Europe and Central Asia.

Pedicularis nobilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis nobilis?

Pedicularis nobilis

What is the common name of Pedicularis nobilis?

Noble lousewort

What is the distribution of Pedicularis nobilis?

It is found in the Alps of Switzerland, Austria, and Italy

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

Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807397-1: 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].