Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
496384

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Horti Monsp. : 143 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495716



Common Names

  • Greater Figwort
  • Large-flowered Figwort
  • Large-flowered Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia grandiflora (also called Scrophularia grandiflora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is an herbaceous perennial.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scrophularia grandiflora sub. reuteri (Daveau) I.Richardson
Scrophularia grandiflora sub. grandiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small yellow flowers with five petals. Seed: Tiny black seeds. Seedlings: Small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia grandiflora is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Scrophularia grandiflora

Scrophularia grandiflora can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Scrophularia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia grandiflora?

Scrophularia grandiflora

What is the common name of Scrophularia grandiflora?

Large-flowered Figwort

What are the uses of Scrophularia grandiflora?

Scrophularia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809223-1: 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].