Status:
valid
Authors:
Franch.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bull. Annuel Soc. Philom. Paris , sér. 8, 3: 149 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475143
Common Names
- Pedicularis stenantha
- Mountain Lousewort
- Lousewort
Synonyms
- Pedicularis stenocorys stenocorys [unknown]
- Pedicularis stenocorys stenocorys [unknown]
Description
Pedicularis stenantha (also called slender 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 stenantha is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive blue or purple flowers that bloom in the summer and attract pollinators. It is also used in landscaping, as it is drought-tolerant and can survive in a variety of soil conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pedicularis stenantha has small, bright yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pedicularis stenantha is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Pedicularis stenantha
Pedicularis stenantha can be found in the western United States, from California to Wyoming.
Pedicularis stenantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis stenantha?
Pedicularis stenantha
What is the common name of Pedicularis stenantha?
Slender lousewort
What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis stenantha?
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:807664-1: 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].