Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
diffusa
ID:
496289

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sommier & Levier

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 4: 205 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495621



Common Names

  • Diffuse Figwort
  • Diffuse Scrophularia
  • Diffuse Scrophularia


Searching for Scrophularia diffusa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Scrophularia diffusa (also called Diffuse 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 diffusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia diffusa is a small, white flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Scrophularia diffusa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia diffusa is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and will germinate in 2-3 weeks. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Scrophularia diffusa

Scrophularia diffusa can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Scrophularia diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia diffusa?

Scrophularia diffusa

What is the common name of Scrophularia diffusa?

Diffuse Figwort

What is the natural habitat of Scrophularia diffusa?

Scrophularia diffusa is found in dry, rocky slopes and open woods in western North America

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

Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809145-1: 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].