Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
granitica
ID:
750842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klokov & Krasnova

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Nizsh. Rast. 1979: 81 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750175



Common Names

  • Scrophularia granitica
  • Granitic Scrophularia
  • Granitic Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia granitica (also called Granite Scrophularia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a woody stem and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia granitica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia granitica is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed with a thin, white, fleshy coating. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia granitica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Scrophularia granitica

Scrophularia granitica can be found in the mountains of central Asia, from Mongolia to Kazakhstan.

Scrophularia granitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia granitica?

Scrophularia granitica

What is the common name of Scrophularia granitica?

Granitic Scrophularia

What is the natural habitat of Scrophularia granitica?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Africa

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

Mikhail Vasilevich Klokov (1896-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klokov' in the authors string.
Arina N. Krasnova (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krasnova' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77113234-1: 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].