Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
atropurpurea
ID:
471397

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nordm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 2: 313 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470729

Common Names

  • Purple Lousewort
  • Purple Pedicularis
  • Atropurpurea Pedicularis

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Description

Pedicularis atropurpurea (also called Purple Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the western United States and Canada. It has purple flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is found in moist meadows, open forests, and alpine tundra.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis atropurpurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis atropurpurea has yellow flowers with a red lip. Its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis atropurpurea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division and seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers and prefers a slightly acidic soil.

Where to Find Pedicularis atropurpurea

Pedicularis atropurpurea is native to South America and can be found in wet, rocky, and sandy soils.

Pedicularis atropurpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis atropurpurea?

Pedicularis atropurpurea

What is the common name of Pedicularis atropurpurea?

Purple Lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis atropurpurea?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra of North America

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

Alexander von Nordmann (1803-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nordm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806809-1: 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].