Species:
tantalorhynchoides
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Tsoong
Source:
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 3: 285 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048705
Common Names
- Tantalorhynchoides Pedicularis
- Tantalorhynchoides Lousewort
- Tantalorhynchoides Elephant's Head
Description
Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides (also called 'Tantalo's Lousewort', among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and grows in dry, sunny areas. It has a slender stem, and bears yellow, tubular flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides is a species of flowering plant in the broomrape family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides has yellow flowers with purple-red markings. The seeds are small and oval, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.
Where to Find Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides
Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides?
Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides
What is the family of Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides?
Orobanchaceae
What is the habitat of Pedicularis tantalorhynchoides?
Grasslands and meadows
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:807706-1: 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].