Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rhinanthoides
ID:
471582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 1: 22 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470914



Common Names

  • Rhinanthoid Lousewort
  • Rhinanthoides Pedicularis
  • Rhinanthoid Pedicularis


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Description

Pedicularis rhinanthoides (also called long-spurred lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It grows in rocky meadows and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis rhinanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pedicularis rhinanthoides sub. tibetica (Bonati) P.C.Tsoong
Pedicularis rhinanthoides sub. labellata (Decne.) Pennell
Pedicularis rhinanthoides sub. rhinanthoides
Pedicularis rhinanthoides sub. revoluta Pennell
Pedicularis rhinanthoides sub. speciosa Pennell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis rhinanthoides has small, yellow flowers with a dark center and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis rhinanthoides is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Pedicularis rhinanthoides

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

Pedicularis rhinanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis rhinanthoides?

Pedicularis rhinanthoides

What is the common name of Pedicularis rhinanthoides?

Rhinanthoid Lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis rhinanthoides?

Mountain meadows and grassy slopes

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

Alexander von Schrenk (1816-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrenk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807564-1: 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].