Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
gypsicola
ID:
496363

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor. & Lall

Source:
ksu

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 30: 133 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495695



Common Names

  • Scrophularia gypsicola
  • Gypsicola Figwort
  • Gypsicola Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia gypsicola (also called Gypsum Figwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with erect stems and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in moist meadows and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia gypsicola is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scrophularia gypsicola has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia gypsicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be watered regularly. It can be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Scrophularia gypsicola

Scrophularia gypsicola can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Scrophularia gypsicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia gypsicola?

Scrophularia gypsicola

What is the family of Scrophularia gypsicola?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the natural habitat of Scrophularia gypsicola?

Woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands

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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
G. Lall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809232-1: 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].