Status:
valid
Authors:
Botsch. & Kurbanov
Source:
ksu
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 29: 120 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495728
Common Names
- Kamelin's Figwort
- Scrophularia kamelinii
- Scrophularia kamelinii
Description
Scrophularia kamelinii (also called Kamelin's Figwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It has a woody stem and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Scrophularia kamelinii 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 kamelinii is a small, yellowish-white flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scrophularia kamelinii 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 kamelinii
Scrophularia kamelinii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Scrophularia kamelinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scrophularia kamelinii?
Scrophularia kamelinii
What is the common name of Scrophularia kamelinii?
Kamelin's Figwort
What are the uses of Scrophularia kamelinii?
Scrophularia kamelinii 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979635-1: 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].