Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
galilaea
ID:
496150

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eig

Source:
ksu

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 1: 84 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495482



Common Names

  • Scrophularia galilaea
  • Galilee Figwort
  • Galilee Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia galilaea (also called Galilean Figwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and sandy soils, and is found in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia galilaea is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia galilaea is a purple-brown color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia galilaea is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Scrophularia galilaea

Scrophularia galilaea can be found in Israel and Palestine.

Scrophularia galilaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia galilaea?

Scrophularia galilaea

What is the common name of Scrophularia galilaea?

Galilean scrophularia

What is the growth habit of Scrophularia galilaea?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial

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

Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809203-1: 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].