Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
syriaca
ID:
496514

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Reut.) Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 471 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495846



Common Names

  • Syrian Siphonostegia
  • Syrian Pitcairnia
  • Syrian Strobilopsis


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Description

Siphonostegia syriaca (also called Syrian Siphonostegia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and have serrated margins. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and arranged in racemes.

Uses & Benefits

Siphonostegia syriaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat sore throats, coughs, and other respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a white throat. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped, with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Siphonostegia syriaca is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune the plant in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Siphonostegia syriaca

Siphonostegia syriaca is native to the Mediterranean region, including Syria and Lebanon.

Siphonostegia syriaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Siphonostegia syriaca?

Siphonostegia syriaca

What is the family of Siphonostegia syriaca?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the native range of Siphonostegia syriaca?

Eastern Mediterranean

Species in the Siphonostegia genus

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
George François Reuter (1805-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reut.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809724-1: 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].