Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scrophulariifolia
ID:
907617

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 511 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000906952



Common Names

  • Figwort Agastache
  • Agastache scrophulariifolia
  • Agastache


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Description

Agastache scrophulariifolia (also called 'Figwort Agastache', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial native to Madagascar, where it grows in moist, shady habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Agastache scrophulariifolia is a species of plant used in herbal medicine and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in cooking and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agastache scrophulariifolia has white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and tall with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agastache scrophulariifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Once established, Agastache scrophulariifolia should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Agastache scrophulariifolia

Agastache scrophulariifolia is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

Agastache scrophulariifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agastache scrophulariifolia?

Agastache scrophulariifolia

What is the common name of Agastache scrophulariifolia?

Purple giant hyssop

What is the natural habitat of Agastache scrophulariifolia?

Agastache scrophulariifolia is found in dry meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4496: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.