Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
serratifolia
ID:
496857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hub.-Mor. & Lall

Source:
ksu

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 30: 135 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496189



Common Names

  • Serrate Figwort
  • Toothed Figwort
  • Saw-Toothed Figwort


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Description

Scrophularia serratifolia (also called Serrated Figwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow, tubular flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves. It is typically found in dry, sunny locations, such as rocky hillsides and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Scrophularia serratifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Scrophularia serratifolia is a small, yellow-greenish flower with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia serratifolia can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Scrophularia serratifolia

Scrophularia serratifolia is native to the Mediterranean region.

Scrophularia serratifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia serratifolia?

Scrophularia serratifolia

What is the common name of Scrophularia serratifolia?

Serrated Figwort

What is the natural habitat of Scrophularia serratifolia?

Grasslands and meadows

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

Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.
G. Lall: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lall' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809507-1: 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].