Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
capillaris
ID:
495931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Balansa

Source:
ksu

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 4: 397 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495263



Common Names

  • Scrophularia Capillaris
  • Capillaris Scrophularia
  • Capillaris Bush


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Description

Scrophularia capillaris (also called Hairy Figwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and Asia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, wetlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia capillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia capillaris is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a few small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia capillaris is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Scrophularia capillaris

Scrophularia capillaris is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in coastal areas.

Scrophularia capillaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia capillaris?

Scrophularia capillaris

What type of plant is Scrophularia capillaris?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant.

Where is Scrophularia capillaris native to?

Scrophularia capillaris is native to the Mediterranean region.

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809088-1: 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].