Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
afghanica
ID:
471432

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wendelbo

Source:
ksu

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Bot. 12: 124 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470764

Common Names

  • Afghan Lousewort
  • Afghan Wood Betony
  • Afghan Lousewort

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Description

Pedicularis afghanica (also called Afghan Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to the mountains of Central Asia, and can be found in mountain meadows and grasslands. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a tall, branched stem with whorls of small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis afghanica is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis afghanica is a tubular shape with a two-lobed upper lip and a three-lobed lower lip. The seed is a small, round nutlet. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis afghanica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rootstock in spring or autumn. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 5.

Where to Find Pedicularis afghanica

Pedicularis afghanica is native to Central Asia and is found in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. It is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Pedicularis afghanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis afghanica?

Pedicularis afghanica

What type of plant is Pedicularis afghanica?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the optimal growing environment for Pedicularis afghanica?

Full sun to partial shade, moist to dry soil

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

Per Erland Berg Wendelbo (1927-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wendelbo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806748-1: 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].