Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rigginsiae
ID:
1554038

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Keil

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-2: 2 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033744



Common Names

  • Pedicularis rigginsiae
  • Riggins' Lousewort
  • Riggins' Lousewort Plant


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Description

Pedicularis rigginsiae (also called Riggins' Lousewort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis rigginsiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis rigginsiae has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis rigginsiae is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Pedicularis rigginsiae

Pedicularis rigginsiae can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Pedicularis rigginsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis rigginsiae?

Pedicularis rigginsiae

What is the common name of Pedicularis rigginsiae?

Riggins' Lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis rigginsiae?

It is found in the western United States

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:77197371-1: 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].