Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
475727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Scroph. Ind. : 54 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475059



Common Names

  • Pedicularis Zeylanica
  • Zeylanica Pedicularis
  • Zeylanica Lousewort


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Description

Pedicularis zeylanica (also called Ceylon lousewort, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem. It is native to Sri Lanka and is found in grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant and for its edible fruits. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pedicularis zeylanica sub. anamallyensis T.Husain & Arti Garg
Pedicularis zeylanica sub. zeylanica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis zeylanica has small yellow flowers with red throats. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis zeylanica is a perennial plant that grows in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and divisions should be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Pedicularis zeylanica

Pedicularis zeylanica can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and Wyoming.

Pedicularis zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis zeylanica?

Pedicularis zeylanica

What is the common name of Pedicularis zeylanica?

Ceylon Lousewort

What is the family of Pedicularis zeylanica?

Orobanchaceae

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807819-1: 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].