Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
1140144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
tro

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 32: 595 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001139482

Common Names

  • Pygmaea Lousewort
  • Pygmaea Pedicularis
  • Pygmaea's Lousewort

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Description

Pedicularis pygmaea (also called Pygmy Lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal inflorescence. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pedicularis pygmaea sub. deqinensis H.Wang
Pedicularis pygmaea sub. pygmaea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis pygmaea is a yellowish-green color with a long, curved corolla tube. The seed is small and black, while the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis pygmaea is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Pedicularis pygmaea

Pedicularis pygmaea can be found in western 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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807537-1: 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].