Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rubens
ID:
1138006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stephan ex Willd.

Source:
tro

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 3: 219 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137344



Common Names

  • Lousewort
  • Red Lousewort
  • Rubens Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis rubens (also called Red Lousewort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with opposite leaves and red-orange flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis rubens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a tonic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis rubens is red and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis rubens is a low-growing perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seeds must be stratified before planting.

Where to Find Pedicularis rubens

Pedicularis rubens is native to Europe and western Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

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

Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Stephan (1757-1814): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stephan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807591-1: 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].