Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
paphlagonica
ID:
495942

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.R.Mill

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 36: 12 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495274



Common Names

  • Paphlagonica Figwort
  • Paphlagonica Figwort
  • Paphlagonica Figwort


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Description

Scrophularia paphlagonica (also called Paphlagonian Figwort, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers sunny, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia paphlagonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia paphlagonica is a small, yellowish-green, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a few small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia paphlagonica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Scrophularia paphlagonica

Scrophularia paphlagonica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in coastal areas.

Scrophularia paphlagonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia paphlagonica?

Scrophularia paphlagonica

What is the family of Scrophularia paphlagonica?

Scrophulariaceae

What is the natural habitat of Scrophularia paphlagonica?

Dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland

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

Robert R. Mill (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Mill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809419-1: 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].