Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mollis
ID:
496506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sommier & Levier

Source:
ksu

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 4: 208 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495838



Common Names

  • Soft Figwort
  • Soft Scrophularia
  • Soft Snakeweed


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Description

Scrophularia mollis (also called Soft 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 mollis 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 mollis is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil in full sun. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune the plant in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Scrophularia mollis

Scrophularia mollis can be found in the United States and Canada.

Scrophularia mollis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia mollis?

Scrophularia mollis

What is the family of Scrophularia mollis?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the habitat of Scrophularia mollis?

Scrophularia mollis is found in moist meadows, grassy slopes, and forest edges.

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

Stefano Sommier (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sommier' in the authors string.
Emilio Levier (1839-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809360-1: 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].