Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sunkosiana
ID:
1270673

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
tro

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 78: 198 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001270011



Common Names

  • Pedicularis sunkosiana
  • Sunkosiana Pedicularis
  • Sunkosiana's Pedicularis


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Description

Pedicularis sunkosiana (also called Sunkosian Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of western North America. It grows in moist meadows, open woods, and rocky slopes, and is characterized by its small, yellow-green flowers and its smooth, hairless stem.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis sunkosiana is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis sunkosiana has small, white to pinkish flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis sunkosiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in the spring.

Where to Find Pedicularis sunkosiana

Pedicularis sunkosiana is native to the Himalayas, from India to China and Nepal. It is found in wet forests and along streams.

Pedicularis sunkosiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis sunkosiana?

Pedicularis sunkosiana

What is the common name of Pedicularis sunkosiana?

Sunkosian Lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis sunkosiana?

It is native to the western United States and Canada.

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

Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:70029762-1: 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].