Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nudicaulis
ID:
496123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat & Hassl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 291 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495455



Common Names

  • Scoparia nudicaulis
  • Naked-stemmed Scoparia
  • Naked-stemmed Broomweed


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Description

Scoparia nudicaulis (also called 'Nakedstem Scoparia', among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scoparia nudicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory ailments, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scoparia nudicaulis is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scoparia nudicaulis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually by cuttings in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from young, healthy shoots and placed in a mix of sand and peat. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sheltered position until they have rooted.

Where to Find Scoparia nudicaulis

Scoparia nudicaulis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.

Scoparia nudicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scoparia nudicaulis?

Scoparia nudicaulis

What is the family of Scoparia nudicaulis?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Scoparia nudicaulis?

Naked-stemmed Figwort

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Robert Hippolyte Chodat (1865-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chodat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:230928-2: 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].