Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
megalantha
ID:
496528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Anz. Österr. Akad. Wiss., Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 92: 278 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495860



Common Names

  • Great-flowered Figwort
  • Great-flowered Scrophularia
  • Great-flowered Snakeweed


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Description

Scrophularia megalantha (also called Large-flowered Figwort, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are opposite, ovate, and have entire margins. The flowers are small, yellow-green, and arranged in cymes.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia megalantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat sore throats, coughs, and other respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a white throat. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: small, oval-shaped, with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia megalantha can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a warm, moist environment. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Scrophularia megalantha

Scrophularia megalantha is native to the Caucasus.

Scrophularia megalantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia megalantha?

Scrophularia megalantha

What is the family of Scrophularia megalantha?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the native range of Scrophularia megalantha?

Eastern Mediterranean

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

Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809337-1: 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].