Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1800
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 3: 209 (1800)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475138
Common Names
- Pedicularis sudetica
- Wood Betony
- Lousewort
Description
Pedicularis sudetica (also called Sudeten lousewort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with small, white flowers. It is native to Central Europe and is found in moist, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis sudetica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive white or pink 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pedicularis sudetica sub. sudetica
Pedicularis sudetica sub. interior (Hultén) Hultén
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pedicularis sudetica 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 sudetica is a perennial plant native to the Czech Republic. 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 sudetica
Pedicularis sudetica can be found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Pedicularis sudetica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis sudetica?
Pedicularis sudetica
What is the common name of Pedicularis sudetica?
Sudetic lousewort
What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis sudetica?
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:807685-1: 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].