Status:
valid
Authors:
Crantz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1769
Citation Micro:
Stirp. Austr. Fasc. , ed. 2: 317 (1769)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475150
Common Names
- Pedicularis rostratospicata
- Rostratospicata lousewort
- Rostratospicata woodbetony
Description
Pedicularis rostratospicata (also called beaked lousewort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has a basal rosette of leaves and racemes of yellowish-green flowers. It grows in alpine meadows and grassy slopes at elevations of 2,500-4,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis rostratospicata is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pedicularis rostratospicata sub. helvetica (Steininger) O.Schwarz
Pedicularis rostratospicata sub. rostratospicata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pedicularis rostratospicata is a yellow-green color with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pedicularis rostratospicata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a cool, humid environment. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mixture and kept in a bright, sunny location.
Where to Find Pedicularis rostratospicata
Pedicularis rostratospicata is found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana.
Pedicularis rostratospicata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis rostratospicata?
Pedicularis rostratospicata
What is the common name of Pedicularis rostratospicata?
Beaked lousewort
What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis rostratospicata?
Alpine meadows and grasslands in the Himalayas
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:807587-1: 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].