Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nana
ID:
1596351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stiefelh.

Source:

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 44: 479 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200035452



Common Names

  • Nana Scrophularia
  • Dwarf Scrophularia
  • Dwarf Figwort


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Description

Scrophularia nana (also called Dwarf Figwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is a biennial herb native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a rosette habit and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate in shape. It produces clusters of small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia nana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia nana is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia nana is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is typically propagated from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and pruned in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.

Where to Find Scrophularia nana

Scrophularia nana can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Scrophularia nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia nana?

Scrophularia nana

What is the common name of Scrophularia nana?

Dwarf Figwort

What type of plant is Scrophularia nana?

Herbaceous Perennial

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:809375-1: 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].