Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
brachystachys
ID:
471167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 2: 429 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470499

Common Names

  • Short-spike Lousewort
  • Short-spike Pedicularis
  • Short-spike Lousewort Pedicularis

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Description

Pedicularis brachystachys (also called Short-spike 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 brachystachys is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source and for making traditional crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pedicularis brachystachys 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis brachystachys 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 brachystachys

Pedicularis brachystachys is native to the western United States, from Washington to California.

Pedicularis brachystachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis brachystachys?

Pedicularis brachystachys

What is the family of Pedicularis brachystachys?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Pedicularis brachystachys?

None

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 Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806861-1: 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].