Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Mayer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 9: 301 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471069
Common Names
- Julica Lousewort
- Mountain Lousewort
- Large-flowered Lousewort
Description
Pedicularis julica (also called Julica's lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb of the family Orobanchaceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem that bears a single, terminal flower. It is native to the mountains of the western United States and Canada, where it grows in moist, rocky meadows and open forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis julica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pedicularis julica has small, yellowish-green flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pedicularis julica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayan region. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown on the surface of moist, well-drained soil and lightly covered. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.
Where to Find Pedicularis julica
Pedicularis julica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Pedicularis julica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis julica?
Pedicularis julica
What is the common name of Pedicularis julica?
Julica Lousewort
What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis julica?
Open grassland, alpine meadows, and rocky 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807200-1: 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].