Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
amana
ID:
496116

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Lall

Source:
ksu

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 30: 129 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495448



Common Names

  • Scrophularia amana
  • Amana Scrophularia
  • Amana Figwort


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Description

Scrophularia amana (also called 'Mountain Figwort', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1.5 meters. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is commonly found in rocky hillsides, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia amana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia amana 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

Scrophularia amana 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 Scrophularia amana

Scrophularia amana can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Scrophularia amana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia amana?

Scrophularia amana

What is the family of Scrophularia amana?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Scrophularia amana?

Amana Figwort

Species in the Scrophularia genus

Scrophularia fontqueri, Scrophularia pamiro-alaica, Scrophularia crassicaulis, Scrophularia bheriensis, Scrophularia canina, Scrophularia cabulica, Scrophularia rodinii, Scrophularia rostrata, Scrophularia canescens, Scrophularia calliantha, Scrophularia calycina, Scrophularia bulgarica, Scrophularia clematidifolia, Scrophularia bosniaca, Scrophularia birmanica, Scrophularia bitlisica, Scrophularia capillaris, Scrophularia botryoides, Scrophularia botschanzevii, Scrophularia rimarum, Scrophularia pulverulenta, Scrophularia robusta, Scrophularia paphlagonica, Scrophularia puberula, Scrophularia pruinosa, Scrophularia kotschyana, Scrophularia pinardi, Scrophularia pluriflora, Scrophularia polyantha, Scrophularia potaninii, Scrophularia regelii, Scrophularia racemosa, Scrophularia pyrenaica, Scrophularia pumilio, Scrophularia rechingeri, Scrophularia pegaea, Scrophularia pindicola, Scrophularia peregrina, Scrophularia petraea, Scrophularia peyronii, Scrophularia crassiuscula, Scrophularia aestivalis, Scrophularia altaica, Scrophularia costei, Scrophularia amplexicaulis, Scrophularia amana, Scrophularia alpestris, Scrophularia amgunensis, Scrophularia erzincanica, Scrophularia flava,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

G. Lall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809020-1: 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].