Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nabataeorum
ID:
497017

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eig

Source:
ksu

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Palestine J. Bot., Jerusalem Ser. 3: 82 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496349



Common Names

  • Scrophularia nabataeorum
  • Nabataean Figwort
  • Nabataean Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia nabataeorum (also called Nabataean Figwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with bright green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Middle East, and is found in dry, sandy areas, such as in deserts and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia nabataeorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees, and its flowers are used for making herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia nabataeorum is a small, white to pinkish-purple, tubular flower with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia nabataeorum can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in the summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Scrophularia nabataeorum

Scrophularia nabataeorum can be found in dry, rocky habitats in the Middle East.

Scrophularia nabataeorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia nabataeorum?

Scrophularia nabataeorum

What is the family of Scrophularia nabataeorum?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the common name of Scrophularia nabataeorum?

Nabataean Figwort

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

Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809373-1: 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].