Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
subaphylla
ID:
496908

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 7: 41 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496240



Common Names

  • Scrophularia Subaphylla
  • Subaphylla Scrophularia
  • Scrophularia


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Description

Scrophularia subaphylla (also called Sub-Leafy 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 subaphylla 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 subaphylla 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scrophularia subaphylla 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 subaphylla

Scrophularia subaphylla is native to the Mediterranean region.

Scrophularia subaphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scrophularia subaphylla?

Scrophularia subaphylla

What is the common name of Scrophularia subaphylla?

Lesser Figwort

What is the habitat of Scrophularia subaphylla?

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:809540-1: 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].