Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
dolichorrhiza
ID:
471271

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrenk

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 1: 80 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470603

Common Names

  • Dolichorrhiza Lousewort
  • Dolichorrhiza Pedicularis
  • Pedicularis dolichorrhiza

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Description

Pedicularis dolichorrhiza (also called Long-rooted Lousewort, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis dolichorrhiza 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 dolichorrhiza has yellow-orange, tubular flowers with a pleasant fragrance. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis dolichorrhiza is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be grown in a sunny spot in the garden or in a container. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division.

Where to Find Pedicularis dolichorrhiza

Pedicularis dolichorrhiza can be found in the Himalayas, Tibet, and China.

Pedicularis dolichorrhiza FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis dolichorrhiza?

Pedicularis dolichorrhiza

What is the common name of Pedicularis dolichorrhiza?

Elephant's Foot

What is the native range of Pedicularis dolichorrhiza?

Central and South 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 Schrenk (1816-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrenk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806996-1: 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].