Status:
valid
Authors:
Grossh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 13: 20 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496356
Common Names
- Scrophularia Nachitschevanica
- Nachitschevan Figwort
- Nachitschevan Scrophularia
Description
Scrophularia nachitschevanica (also called Nachitschevan 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 Caucasus region, and is found in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Scrophularia nachitschevanica 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 nachitschevanica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scrophularia nachitschevanica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It is best to prune the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Scrophularia nachitschevanica
Scrophularia nachitschevanica can be found in the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.
Scrophularia nachitschevanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scrophularia nachitschevanica?
Scrophularia nachitschevanica
What is the common name of Scrophularia nachitschevanica?
Nachitschevan Figwort
What is the family of Scrophularia nachitschevanica?
Scrophulariaceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809374-1: 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].