Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cadmea
ID:
471202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 82 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470534

Common Names

  • Cadmean Lousewort
  • Cadmean Pedicularis
  • Pedicularis cadmea

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Description

Pedicularis cadmea (also called Cadmus Lousewort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the western United States. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis cadmea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis cadmea is a yellowish-greenish color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis caeruleo-albescens is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It grows in alpine meadows at elevations of 3,000-4,000 m. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, yellow flowers in summer. The plant can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks.

Where to Find Pedicularis cadmea

Pedicularis cadmea can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.

Pedicularis cadmea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis cadmea?

Pedicularis cadmea

What is the family of Pedicularis cadmea?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Pedicularis cadmea?

Cadmea lousewort

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806875-1: 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].