Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
libanotica
ID:
496474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 12: 36 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495806



Common Names

  • Scrophularia Libanotica
  • Libanotica Figwort
  • Libanotica Figwort


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Description

Scrophularia libanotica (also called Lebanese figwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is a perennial herb, native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its lanceolate leaves and its yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia libanotica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scrophularia libanotica sub. armena R.R.Mill
Scrophularia libanotica var. australis R.R.Mill
Scrophularia libanotica var. cappadocica R.R.Mill
Scrophularia libanotica var. mesogitana (Boiss.) R.R.Mill
Scrophularia libanotica var. nevshehirensis R.R.Mill
Scrophularia libanotica var. pontica R.R.Mill
Scrophularia libanotica var. sivasica R.R.Mill
Scrophularia libanotica var. urartuensis R.R.Mill
Scrophularia libanotica var. antalyensis Ayaşligil & R.R.Mill
Scrophularia libanotica var. oligantha Heywood
Scrophularia libanotica sub. libanotica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia libanotica 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 libanotica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a pot filled with a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Scrophularia libanotica

Scrophularia libanotica can be found in Lebanon and Syria.

Scrophularia libanotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia libanotica?

Scrophularia libanotica

What is the family of Scrophularia libanotica?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Scrophularia libanotica?

No common name

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809305-1: 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].