Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
violascens
ID:
1243717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 2: 22 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243055



Common Names

  • Pedicularis violascens
  • Violet Lousewort
  • Violet Wood-betony


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Description

Pedicularis violascens (also called Violet Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis violascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis violascens has small, purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval cotyledons and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis violascens is a perennial plant native to western North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil in a shady area.

Where to Find Pedicularis violascens

Pedicularis violascens is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Pedicularis violascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis violascens?

Pedicularis violascens

What is the common name of Pedicularis violascens?

Violet Lousewort

What is the habitat of Pedicularis violascens?

It is found in moist, open areas, such as meadows and pastures

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

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2550383: Originally associated with wfo-0000475220
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2550383: Originally associated with wfo-0000475220
Alexander von Schrenk (1816-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrenk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807794-1: 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].