Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
wettsteiniana
ID:
475882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonati

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 40 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475214



Common Names

  • Pedicularis Wettsteiniana
  • Wettsteiniana Lousewort
  • Wettsteiniana Helmet


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Description

Pedicularis wettsteiniana (also called Wettstein's Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of the Balkans. 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 wettsteiniana has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis wettsteiniana is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis wettsteiniana 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 wettsteiniana

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

Pedicularis wettsteiniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis wettsteiniana?

Pedicularis wettsteiniana

What is the common name of Pedicularis wettsteiniana?

Wettstein's Lousewort

What is the habitat of Pedicularis wettsteiniana?

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

Gustave Henri Bonati (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonati' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807804-1: 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].