Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
crassiuscula
ID:
496054

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 147: 263 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495386



Common Names

  • Scrophularia Crassiuscula
  • Crassiuscula Scrophularia
  • Crassiuscula Figwort


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Description

Scrophularia crassiuscula (also called 'Thick-stemmed Figwort', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and western Asia. It has erect stems with alternate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady soils and is often found in woodlands, meadows and hedgerows.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia crassiuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scrophularia crassiuscula are small, bell-shaped, and yellow in color. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia crassiuscula can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in moist soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Scrophularia crassiuscula

Scrophularia crassiuscula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.

Scrophularia crassiuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia crassiuscula?

Scrophularia crassiuscula

What are the common names of Scrophularia crassiuscula?

Thick-stemmed figwort

What is the natural habitat of Scrophularia crassiuscula?

Scrophularia crassiuscula is found in rocky places, dry meadows, and grassy slopes in the mountains of 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

Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:898711-1: 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].