Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
jafrii
ID:
496389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Khatoon & Qaiser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 17: 136 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495721



Common Names

  • Jafri's Figwort
  • Jafri's Scrophularia
  • Jafri Figwort


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia jafrii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia jafrii is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a long, slender corolla. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and weak, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia jafrii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 plants and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Scrophularia jafrii

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

Scrophularia jafrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia jafrii?

Scrophularia jafrii

What is the common name of Scrophularia jafrii?

Jafri's Figwort

What are the uses of Scrophularia jafrii?

Scrophularia jafrii 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

Mohammad Qaiser (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Qaiser' in the authors string.
Surayya Khatoon (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Khatoon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934369-1: 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].