Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macilenta
ID:
1140250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 212 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001139588

Common Names

  • Macilent Lousewort
  • Macilent Wood Betony
  • Macilent Gill-over-the-ground

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Description

Pedicularis macilenta (also called Pale Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a stem up to 30 cm tall. It is native to China and grows in alpine meadows and grasslands at elevations of 2,000–3,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis macilenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat sore throats, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis macilenta is a pinkish-purple color and is tubular in shape. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis macilenta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the garden. To propagate by division, divide the clump in spring or autumn and replant in a new location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the spring in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide some shade. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks.

Where to Find Pedicularis macilenta

Pedicularis macilenta can be found in the western United States, in states such as California, Oregon, and Washington.

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807308-1: 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].