Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ruoergaiensis
ID:
1140025

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.P.Yang

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 27: 222 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001139363

Common Names

  • Pedicularis ruoergaiensis
  • Ruoergaiensis Pedicularis
  • Ruoergaiensis Flower Pedicularis

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Description

Pedicularis ruoergaiensis (also called Ruoergai lousewort, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem, reaching up to 15 cm in height. It is native to China and found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis ruoergaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pedicularis ruoergaiensis is a yellowish-white color, and the seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender, with a long, narrow stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis ruoergaiensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it may require more frequent watering. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep them moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Pedicularis ruoergaiensis

Pedicularis ruoergaiensis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

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

Han Pi Yang (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:938001-1: 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].