Pedicularis plicata
Pedicularis plicata, commonly known as lousewort, is a perennial herb native to subarctic and alpine regions. Characterized by its distinctive pinkish-purple flower spikes, this plant plays a vital role in its ecosystem. While primarily known for its unique parasitic relationship with host plants, it holds significant ethnobotanical interest.
- Scientific name: Pedicularis plicata
- Family: Orobanchaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, known scientifically as Pedicularis plicata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Orobanchaceae and 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 plicata, is referred to by several common names depending on the language and regional usage. In Chinese, it is documented under the names 皱褶马先蒿 (zh), 皱褶马先蒿 (zh-hans), and 皱褶马先蒿 (zh-cn).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 皱褶马先蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 皱褶马先蒿 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 皱褶马先蒿 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions in East Asia. It is primarily found throughout the South-Central parts of China. Additionally, its presence extends into the North-Central territories of the country. The species can also be located within the high-altitude province of Qinghai. Finally, its habitat includes the expansive plateau regions of Tibet.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | Qinghai | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
Chemicals
Pedicularis plicata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include martynoside, verbascoside.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| martynoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| verbascoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |