Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
rouyana
ID:
475828

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.O.Wolf ex Rouy

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Ill. Pl. Eur. : t. 416 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475160

Common Names

  • Pedicularis Rouyana
  • Rouyana Lousewort
  • Rouy's Lousewort

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Description

Pedicularis rouyana (also called Rouy's 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 rouyana is used in ornamental gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis rouyana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis rouyana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Pedicularis rouyana

Pedicularis rouyana is found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Montana.

Pedicularis rouyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis rouyana?

Pedicularis rouyana

What is the common name of Pedicularis rouyana?

Rouy's Lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis rouyana?

Mountainous areas of 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

Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.
Ferdinand Otto Wolf (1838-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.O.Wolf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807589-1: 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].