Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
badakhshanica
ID:
496275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 147: 271 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495607



Common Names

  • Badakhshan Figwort
  • Badakhshan Scrophularia
  • Badakhshan Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia badakhshanica (also called Badakhshan 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 badakhshanica is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia badakhshanica is yellow with a purple center, and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia badakhshanica is a perennial herb native to Afghanistan. It is best propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil mix in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Scrophularia badakhshanica

Scrophularia badakhshanica can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South Asia.

Scrophularia badakhshanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia badakhshanica?

Scrophularia badakhshanica

What is the family of Scrophularia badakhshanica?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Scrophularia badakhshanica?

Badakhshan 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

Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:898709-1: 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].