Pedicularis brachychila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachychila
ID:
471189
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.L.Li
Source:
ksu
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 1: 90 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470521
Common Names
- Short-spurred Lousewort
- Short-spurred Wood-betony
- Short-spurred Wood-betony Lousewort
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Pedicularis brachychila (also called Short-lobed Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis brachychila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pedicularis brachychila has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have green leaves.
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Pedicularis brachychila can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -25°C. It should be planted in a sheltered area to protect it from strong winds.
Where to Find Pedicularis brachychila
Pedicularis brachychila can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.
Pedicularis brachychila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis brachychila?
Pedicularis brachychila
What is the common name of Pedicularis brachychila?
Short-lipped Lousewort
Where is Pedicularis brachychila found?
Pedicularis brachychila is found in Europe
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
Li Huilin (1911-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806858-1: 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].