Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
tungnathii
ID:
1327413

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pusalkar

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 32: 311 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339867



Common Names

  • Picrorhiza tungnathii
  • Tungnath Picrorhiza
  • Tungnath's Picrorhiza


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Description

Picrorhiza tungnathii (also called 'Tungnath Picrorhiza', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the genus Picrorhiza. It is native to the Himalayas, from India to Nepal and Bhutan. It grows in dry, open grasslands and meadows at elevations of 3000-5000 m. It has long, thin, wiry leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Picrorhiza tungnathii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picrorhiza tungnathii is a deep purple colour and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a long, thin stem with two leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picrorhiza tungnathii is a species of herb. It is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Picrorhiza tungnathii

Picrorhiza tungnathii is native to India and can be found in alpine meadows.

Picrorhiza tungnathii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picrorhiza tungnathii?

Picrorhiza tungnathii

What type of plant is Picrorhiza tungnathii?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Picrorhiza tungnathii?

Alpine meadows in India

Species in the Picrorhiza genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Prashant Keshav Pusalkar (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pusalkar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140624-1: 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].