Status:
valid
Authors:
Ranjbar & Rahch.
Source:
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 35: 148 (2017 publ. 2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048378
Description
Scrophularia attariae (also called Attaria's Scrophularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has a single stem with a single flower at the top, and its leaves are lanceolate and opposite. It is found in moist coniferous and deciduous forests, as well as in wet meadows and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Scrophularia attariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is also used to make herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scrophularia attariae has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scrophularia attariae is a short-lived perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be sown directly in the garden in early spring or late summer. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. The plants can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Scrophularia attariae
Scrophularia attariae is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Scrophularia attariae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scrophularia attariae?
Scrophularia attariae
What are the common names of Scrophularia attariae?
Common names of Scrophularia attariae include Attar's Figwort and Attar's Figwort.
What is the growth habit of Scrophularia attariae?
Scrophularia attariae is an erect, perennial herb that can reach up to 1 m in height.
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:77174593-1: 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].