Pedicularis groenlandica
Pedicularis groeترلandiica, commonly known as Greenland lousewort, is a resilient perennial herb native to Arctic and alpine tundra ecosystems. Distinguished by its tubular, nectar-rich flowers, this hemiparasitic plant plays a vital role in polar biodiversity, offering potential ethnobotanical value through its unique chemical properties and ecological significance.
- Scientific name: Pedicularis groenlandica
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Lamiales and placed in the family Orobanchaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Pedicularis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Orobanchaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Pedicularis | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Pedicularis groeqlandiica, is referred to by the common name Elephantella groeqlandiica in Spanish (es).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Elephantella groenlandica | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions of Subarctic America. It can be found growing within the expansive territories of Alaska and the Yukon. Its range also extends to the northernmost reaches of Nunavut. Additionally, this species is located in the rugged landscapes of Greenland. Finally, its geographical presence reaches into Western Canada, specifically within the province of Alberta.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Subarctic America | Alaska | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Greenland | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Nunavut | WCVP |
| Subarctic America | Yukon | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Alberta | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Labrador | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Newfoundland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pedicularis groenlandica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Pedicularis groenlandica has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Pedicularis groenlandica has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |