Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
schizocalyx
ID:
475854

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lange) Steininger

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bot. Centralbl. 29: 249 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475186



Common Names

  • Pedicularis Schizocalyx
  • Schizocalyx Lousewort
  • Schizocalyx Helmet


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Description

Pedicularis schizocalyx (also called Cut-leaved Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in damp meadows, woods and shady places. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with whorls of small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis schizocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis schizocalyx has small, bright yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis schizocalyx is a perennial herb that grows from a rhizome. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in the garden in the autumn.

Where to Find Pedicularis schizocalyx

Pedicularis schizocalyx is found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana.

Pedicularis schizocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis schizocalyx?

Pedicularis schizocalyx

What is the common name of Pedicularis schizocalyx?

Schizocalyx Lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis schizocalyx?

Alpine meadows and rocky 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

Johan Lange (1818-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lange' in the authors string.
Hans Steininger (1856-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steininger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807615-1: 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].