Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
canina
ID:
495898

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 621 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495230



Common Names

  • Scrophularia Canina
  • Canina Scrophularia
  • Canina Bush


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Description

Scrophularia canina (also called Dog Figwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Alps. It is a small, perennial plant, growing up to 15 cm tall and has a rosette of hairy, green leaves. It is found in temperate regions, growing in alpine meadows and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia canina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scrophularia canina sub. crithmifolia (Boiss.) O.Bolòs & Vigo
Scrophularia canina sub. hoppii (W.D.J.Koch) P.Fourn.
Scrophularia canina sub. bicolor (Sm.) Greuter
Scrophularia canina sub. pinnatifida (Brot.) J.-M.Tison
Scrophularia canina sub. tristis (K.Malý) V.Nikolić
Scrophularia canina sub. canina
Scrophularia canina sub. ramosissima (Loisel.) Bonnier & Layens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scrophularia canina has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and brown in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia canina is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Scrophularia canina

Scrophularia canina is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.

Scrophularia canina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia canina?

Scrophularia canina

What type of plant is Scrophularia canina?

Scrophularia canina is a flowering plant.

What is the natural habitat of Scrophularia canina?

Scrophularia canina is native to Europe.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809084-1: 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].