Status:
valid
Authors:
Gorschk.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 15: 269 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495140
Common Names
- Pamiro-Alaica Scrophularia
- Scrophularia of Pamiro-Alaica
- Scrophularia Pamiro-Alaica
Description
Scrophularia pamiro-alaica (also called 'Pamir Scrophularia', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central Asia. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Scrophularia pamiro-alaica has non-medical uses such as ornamental purposes, as well as providing food for hummingbirds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach pain, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scrophularia pamiro-alaica has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scrophularia pamiro-alaica is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Scrophularia pamiro-alaica
Scrophularia pamiro-alaica is native to the Pamir Mountains of Central Asia and can be found in the alpine meadows of the region.
Scrophularia pamiro-alaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scrophularia pamiro-alaica?
Scrophularia pamiro-alaica
What is the family of Scrophularia pamiro-alaica?
Scrophulariaceae
Where is Scrophularia pamiro-alaica native to?
Central 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809416-1: 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].