Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
yamazakiana
ID:
749568

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Mill

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 68: 86 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748901



Common Names

  • Pedicularis Yamazakiana
  • Yamazakiana Pedicularis
  • Pedicularis Yamazakiana


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Description

Pedicularis yamazakiana (also called 'Yamazaki's Pedicularis', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Japan and other parts of East Asia. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis yamazakiana is a plant native to Japan. It is used in traditional Japanese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach issues. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis yamazakiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis yamazakiana is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray and covered lightly with soil. When the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are large enough to plant out in their permanent positions.

Where to Find Pedicularis yamazakiana

Pedicularis yamazakiana is native to Japan and can be found in the mountains of Honshu and Shikoku.

Pedicularis yamazakiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis yamazakiana?

Pedicularis yamazakiana

What is the common name of Pedicularis yamazakiana?

Yamazakian Lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis yamazakiana?

It is native to Japan and grows in alpine meadows

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

Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77110986-1: 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].