Status:
valid
Authors:
Hamidullah
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Pakistan J. Bot. 19: 107 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000495233
Common Names
- Scrophularia Rodinii
- Rodinii Scrophularia
- Rodinii Bush
Description
Scrophularia rodinii (also called Rodin's Figwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in meadows, along streams and in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Scrophularia rodinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Scrophularia rodinii is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scrophularia rodinii is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger containers.
Where to Find Scrophularia rodinii
Scrophularia rodinii is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.
Scrophularia rodinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scrophularia rodinii?
Scrophularia rodinii
What type of plant is Scrophularia rodinii?
Herbaceous perennial
What is the natural habitat of Scrophularia rodinii?
Mountainous regions of the Mediterranean
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
Hamidullah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hamidullah' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934013-1: 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].