Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
471628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex Benn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Scroph. Ind. : 53 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470960

Common Names

  • Hooker's Lousewort
  • Hookeriana Lousewort
  • Hooker's Lousewort Lousewort

Searching for Pedicularis hookeriana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Pedicularis hookeriana (also called Hooker's Lousewort, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to Europe. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open grasslands, shrublands, and forest margins.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis hookeriana is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a short stem.

Searching for Pedicularis hookeriana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis hookeriana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun, but may require more frequent watering in hotter climates. It is generally pest and disease free.

Where to Find Pedicularis hookeriana

Pedicularis hookeriana is found in the Caucasus Mountains.

Pedicularis hookeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis hookeriana?

Pedicularis hookeriana

What is the common name of Pedicularis hookeriana?

Hooker's Lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis hookeriana?

Mountain meadows and grassy slopes

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
John Joseph Bennett (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807158-1: 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].