Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
moniziana
ID:
496504

Status:
valid

Authors:
Menezes

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Oporto) 8: 97 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495836



Common Names

  • Moniz's Figwort
  • Moniz's Scrophularia
  • Moniz's Snakeweed


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Description

Scrophularia moniziana (also called 'Moniz's Figwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with each leaf having a long petiole and a lanceolate blade. The flowers are small and white, and the plant is found in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia moniziana 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 moniziana 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 moniziana

Scrophularia moniziana can be found in Portugal and Spain.

Scrophularia moniziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia moniziana?

Scrophularia moniziana

What is the family of Scrophularia moniziana?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the habitat of Scrophularia moniziana?

Scrophularia moniziana 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

Carlos Azevedo de Menezes (1863-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Menezes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809362-1: 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].