Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
xylopoda
ID:
475807

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.C.Tsoong

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 3: 293 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475139

Common Names

  • Pedicularis xylopoda
  • Wood Lousewort
  • Wood Betony

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Description

Pedicularis xylopoda (also called Wood Betony, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is found in damp meadows, woods and shady places. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with whorls of small, pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pedicularis xylopoda 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 xylopoda has small, bright yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pedicularis xylopoda 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 xylopoda

Pedicularis xylopoda can be found in the western United States, from California to Wyoming.

Pedicularis xylopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pedicularis xylopoda?

Pedicularis xylopoda

What is the common name of Pedicularis xylopoda?

Woody lousewort

What is the natural habitat of Pedicularis xylopoda?

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

Pu Chiu Tsoong (1906-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Tsoong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:807812-1: 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].