Scrophularia cretacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretacea
ID:
496244
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. ex Spreng.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 2: 788 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495576
Common Names
- Cretacea Scrophularia
- Cretacea Figwort
- Cretacea Scrophular
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Scrophularia cretacea (also called Cretan Figwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in meadows, on the banks of streams and in humid places, up to an altitude of 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Scrophularia cretacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat skin conditions, respiratory problems, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scrophularia cretacea has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Scrophularia cretacea can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Scrophularia cretacea
Scrophularia cretacea is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas.
Scrophularia cretacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scrophularia cretacea?
Scrophularia cretacea
What type of plant is Scrophularia cretacea?
Scrophularia cretacea is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Where does Scrophularia cretacea grow?
Scrophularia cretacea grows in 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
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809124-1: 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].