Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
nodosa
ID:
496985

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 619 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496317



Common Names

  • Scrophularia nodosa
  • Knotted Figwort
  • Knotted Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia nodosa (also called 'Common Figwort', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia nodosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia nodosa is a yellow-green color with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia nodosa is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Scrophularia nodosa

Scrophularia nodosa is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Scrophularia nodosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia nodosa?

Scrophularia nodosa

What is the common name of Scrophularia nodosa?

Knotted Figwort

What is the geographic distribution of Scrophularia nodosa?

Scrophularia nodosa is found in Europe and Asia.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30088899-2: 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].