Status:
valid
Authors:
Kem.-Nath.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Zametki Sist. Geogr. Rast. 18: 48 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496248
Common Names
- Scrophularia Sosnowskyi
- Sosnowskyi Scrophularia
- Scrophularia
Description
Scrophularia sosnowskyi (also called Sosnowsky's Figwort, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to the Caucasus and the Middle East. It is found in rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Scrophularia sosnowskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Scrophularia sosnowskyi has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves and a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scrophularia sosnowskyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is moderately drought tolerant and requires regular fertilization.
Where to Find Scrophularia sosnowskyi
Scrophularia sosnowskyi is native to the Mediterranean region.
Scrophularia sosnowskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scrophularia sosnowskyi?
Scrophularia sosnowskyi
What is the common name of Scrophularia sosnowskyi?
Sosnowsky's Figwort
What is the habitat of Scrophularia sosnowskyi?
It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands
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:809523-1: 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].