Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
obliquigaleata
ID:
749187

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.B.Yu & H.Wang

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 512 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748520

Common Names

  • Pedicularis obliquigaleata
  • Obliquigaleata Pedicularis
  • Oblique Galeate Lousewort

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Description

Pedicularis obliquigaleata (also called Oblique-galeate lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It grows to a height of 30–50 cm and has a rosette of leaves at the base. Its flowers are yellow or orange and are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. It is found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis obliquigaleata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ingredient in some herbal teas and as a dietary supplement.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis obliquigaleata is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis obliquigaleata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 5.

Where to Find Pedicularis obliquigaleata

Pedicularis obliquigaleata can be found in the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Pedicularis obliquigaleata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis obliquigaleata?

Pedicularis obliquigaleata

What is the common name of Pedicularis obliquigaleata?

Obliquigaleata Pedicularis

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis obliquigaleata?

Pedicularis obliquigaleata is native to China

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

Hong Wang (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wang' in the authors string.
Wen Bin Yu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.B.Yu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77112271-1: 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].