Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
verticillata
ID:
475884

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 608 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475216



Common Names

  • Pedicularis verticillata
  • Whorled Lousewort
  • Clustered Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis verticillata (also called Whorled 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 verticillata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pedicularis verticillata sub. latisecta (Hultén) P.C.Tsoong
Pedicularis verticillata sub. tangutica (Bonati) P.C.Tsoong
Pedicularis verticillata sub. verticillata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis verticillata is a bright yellow color and has a long, tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis verticillata is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the mountains of western North America. It is a hardy plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and the plants should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Pedicularis verticillata

Pedicularis verticillata can be found in the western United States, specifically in California, Oregon, and Nevada.

Pedicularis verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis verticillata?

Pedicularis verticillata

What is the common name of Pedicularis verticillata?

Whorled Lousewort

What is the habitat of Pedicularis verticillata?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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 Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:186480-2: 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].