Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
471513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prain ex Maxim.) Pennell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia Monogr. 5: 149 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470845



Common Names

  • Few-flowered Lousewort
  • Few-flowered Pedicularis
  • Few-flowered Lousewort Pedicularis


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Description

Pedicularis pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora 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 pauciflora is a small, yellow-green flower with a short, curved corolla tube. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis pauciflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, shady areas with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame or sheltered area. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Pedicularis pauciflora

Pedicularis pauciflora can be found in the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

Pedicularis pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis pauciflora?

Pedicularis pauciflora

What type of plant is Pedicularis pauciflora?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the optimal growing environment for Pedicularis pauciflora?

Full sun to partial shade, moist to dry soil

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

David Prain (1857-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prain' in the authors string.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807446-1: 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].