Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Y.Feng & J.Z.Sun
Source:
tro
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 21: 28 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248958
Common Names
- Pedicularis xiqingshanensis
- Pedicularis xiqingshanensis var. xiqingshanensis
- Pedicularis xiqingshanensis var. setuliseta
Description
Pedicularis xiqingshanensis (also called Xiqing Mountain lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, native to Sichuan, China. It has an erect habit, with opposite, lanceolate leaves. It is found in montane forests, from 1000 to 3000 meters above sea level.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis xiqingshanensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and as a medicinal plant, as it contains compounds that have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pedicularis xiqingshanensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pedicularis xiqingshanensis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring and then transplanted into the garden in the fall.
Where to Find Pedicularis xiqingshanensis
Pedicularis xiqingshanensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Pedicularis xiqingshanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis xiqingshanensis?
Pedicularis xiqingshanensis
What is the common name of Pedicularis xiqingshanensis?
Xiqingshan Lousewort
Where is Pedicularis xiqingshanensis native to?
East Asia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1007009-1: 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].