Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
macrantha
ID:
496905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Greene ex Stiefelh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 461 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496237



Common Names

  • Scrophularia Macrantha
  • Macrantha Scrophularia
  • Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia macrantha (also called Large-Flowered Figwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow, tubular flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves. It is typically found in dry, sunny locations, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia macrantha has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scrophularia macrantha has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia macrantha is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is moderately drought tolerant and requires regular fertilization.

Where to Find Scrophularia macrantha

Scrophularia macrantha is native to the Mediterranean region.

Scrophularia macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia macrantha?

Scrophularia macrantha

What type of plant is Scrophularia macrantha?

It is a flowering plant

What are the common names of Scrophularia macrantha?

Common names include Large-flowered Figwort and Large-flowered Germander

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

Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.
Heinz Stiefelhagen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stiefelh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809324-1: 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].