Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
arguta
ID:
496264

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 342 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495596



Common Names

  • Sharp Figwort
  • Sharp Scrophularia
  • Sharp Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia arguta (also called Sharp-Leaved Figwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has an upright stem and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, often in association with juniper and oak.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia arguta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: Tiny black seeds. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia arguta can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Scrophularia arguta

Scrophularia arguta is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Scrophularia arguta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia arguta?

Scrophularia arguta

What is the common name of Scrophularia arguta?

Sharp Figwort

What is the family of Scrophularia arguta?

Scrophulariaceae

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809032-1: 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].