Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cabulica
ID:
471168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 575 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470500

Common Names

  • Kabul Lousewort
  • Kabul Pedicularis
  • Kabul Lousewort Pedicularis

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Description

Pedicularis cabulica (also called Kabul Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. 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 cabulica 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 cabulica 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 cabulica 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 cabulica

Pedicularis cabulica is native to Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Pedicularis cabulica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis cabulica?

Pedicularis cabulica

What is the family of Pedicularis cabulica?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Pedicularis cabulica?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806874-1: 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].